Fragrance comparison

Desobediente vs J'adore

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 28,292 ratings analysed

5 wins

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #10,490 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

J'adore

Dior · 1999

3.7928,145 votes

Rank #2,830 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desobediente takes 5 of 7 categories.

Desobediente
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
J'adore
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Desobediente5/7

J'adore1/7

Ratings & consensus: Desobediente
Community sentiment: Desobediente
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Desobediente
Value for money: Desobediente
Versatility: Desobediente
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'adore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

J'adoreDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 28,145 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerDesobedienteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

31%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

28,145 votes

Category winnerDesobedienteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDesobediente

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDesobedienteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

PearMelonMagnoliaPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseFreesiaRoseOrchidVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Desobediente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDesobedienteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 34%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,830

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched1999

Reviews210

Category winnerJ'adoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

Reviews →

Dior J'adore is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a mouthwatering splash of sweet pear, crisp cantaloupe melon, and zesty mandarin orange. As the initial dewy fruitiness settles on skin, it blooms into an expansive bouquet of creamy jasmine, velvety magnolia, fresh lily-of-the-valley, and subtle rose. The…

Reviews →

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, Desobediente or J'adore?

Desobediente takes 5 of 7 categories. Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes; J'adore is rated 3.79/5 from 28,145 votes. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose J'adore for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Desobediente or J'adore?

They last about the same: Desobediente 68/100, J'adore 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Desobediente or J'adore?

Desobediente projects furthest (Desobediente 62/100, J'adore 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desobediente and J'adore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Desobediente or J'adore better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desobediente is the stronger pick. For winter, Desobediente is the stronger pick. Desobediente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desobediente and J'adore?

Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. J'adore has top notes of Pear, Melon, Magnolia and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.