Fragrance comparison

Daisy Spring vs L'Esprit Divin

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Daisy Spring

Marc Jacobs

3.5691 votes

Rank #18,211 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

L'Esprit Divin

Paul Emilien

3.9062 votes

Rank #29,413 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Esprit Divin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Daisy Spring
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Esprit Divin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Daisy Spring2/7

L'Esprit Divin5/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Esprit Divin
Community sentiment: L'Esprit Divin
Longevity: L'Esprit Divin
Sillage & projection: L'Esprit Divin
Value for money: Daisy Spring
Versatility: L'Esprit Divin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Daisy Spring

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Daisy SpringMarc Jacobs

L'Esprit DivinPaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

Category winnerL'Esprit DivinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

35%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerL'Esprit DivinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityL'Esprit Divin

SillageL'Esprit Divin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDaisy SpringBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

floral65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Rose

Heart2-3 hrs

Palisander Rosewood

Base3-4 hrs

Cardamom

Top

IncenseAmberRoseIndian SaffronNutmegMadagascar ClovesCardamomGinger

Heart

Woody NotesPalisander RosewoodMuskPatchouliCyperus esculentusSandalwoodViolet Leaf

Base

Turkish Rose

InformationalShared notesRose, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Daisy Spring, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night21

Spring23

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day62

Night100

Category winnerL'Esprit DivinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 14%Party 6%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,211

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#29,413

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaisy SpringHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daisy Spring cuts a much greener path than the original fruity-floral Daisy. The opening bursts with a brisk, dewy rose petal note that feels crisp rather than powdery. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol sting to lift. A dry palisander rosewood heart quickly follows, grounding the floral sweetness with pale t…

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L'Esprit Divin opens with a prickly blast of Indian saffron, nutmeg, and tart grapefruit before sinking into a dense core of smoky incense and palisander rosewood. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dry patchouli anchor the spice on skin. It wears rich and resinous during cold November nights, leaving a subtle p…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Daisy Spring or L'Esprit Divin?

L'Esprit Divin takes 5 of 7 categories. Daisy Spring is rated 3.56/5 from 91 votes; L'Esprit Divin is rated 3.90/5 from 62 votes. Choose Daisy Spring for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Esprit Divin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Daisy Spring or L'Esprit Divin?

L'Esprit Divin lasts longest (L'Esprit Divin 85/100, Daisy Spring 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daisy Spring or L'Esprit Divin?

L'Esprit Divin projects furthest (L'Esprit Divin 74/100, Daisy Spring 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daisy Spring and L'Esprit Divin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom.

Is Daisy Spring or L'Esprit Divin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daisy Spring is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Esprit Divin is the stronger pick. Daisy Spring suits daytime wear; L'Esprit Divin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daisy Spring and L'Esprit Divin?

Daisy Spring has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cardamom. L'Esprit Divin has top notes of Incense, Amber, Rose and Indian Saffron, heart notes of Woody Notes, Palisander Rosewood, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Turkish Rose.