Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs Plus Que Jamais

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 545 ratings analysed

4 wins

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Plus Que Jamais

Guerlain

4.49105 votes

Rank #26,578 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Plus Que Jamais
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Detchema4/7

Plus Que Jamais3/7

Ratings & consensus: Plus Que Jamais
Community sentiment: Plus Que Jamais
Longevity: Detchema
Sillage & projection: Detchema
Value for money: Detchema
Versatility: Plus Que Jamais
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Detchema

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DetchemaRevillon

Plus Que JamaisGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerPlus Que JamaisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

58%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerPlus Que JamaisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageDetchema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value29

Category winnerDetchemaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

iris100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangAldehydesNeroliBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisOrris RootJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberTonka BeanVanilleVetyver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Plus Que Jamais, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerPlus Que JamaisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#26,578

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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Plus Que Jamais by Guerlain presents a powdery iris bouquet set against a warm, sweet foundation. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain in 2005 for the reopening of the Champs-Elysees boutique, this eau de parfum opens with a crisp sparkle of aldehydes alongside bright bergamot, neroli, and yellow ylang-ylang. The floral core…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Detchema or Plus Que Jamais?

Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Plus Que Jamais is rated 4.49/5 from 105 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Plus Que Jamais for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Plus Que Jamais?

Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, Plus Que Jamais 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or Plus Que Jamais?

Detchema projects furthest (Detchema 67/100, Plus Que Jamais 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Detchema and Plus Que Jamais smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Detchema or Plus Que Jamais better for summer or winter?

For summer, Plus Que Jamais is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Plus Que Jamais suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Detchema and Plus Que Jamais?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. Plus Que Jamais has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Vetyver.