Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lancaster vs Jasmin Majorelle

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 311 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #30,252 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Jasmin Majorelle

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.6685 votes

Rank #18,048 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Lancaster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jasmin Majorelle
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Lancaster4/5

Jasmin Majorelle1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lancaster
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Lancaster
Sillage & projection: Eau de Lancaster
Value for money: Eau de Lancaster
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jasmin Majorelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Jasmin MajorelleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

3.66/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerEau de LancasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

26%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEau de Lancaster

SillageEau de Lancaster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value45

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderSageLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangNeroli

Base2 to 3 hours

White MuskIris

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Sage, Coriander and Iris. Durations are only published for Jasmin Majorelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer97

Fall32

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,252

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,048

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerJasmin MajorelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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Jasmin Majorelle by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an airy, botanical interpretation of white flowers. Created in 1981 by perfumer Yuri Gutsatz, the fragrance bypasses heavy sweetness in favour of a fresh garden profile. It opens with bright lemon, aromatic sage, and peppery coriander, creating a crisp, herbal introducti…

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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, Eau de Lancaster or Jasmin Majorelle?

Eau de Lancaster takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes; Jasmin Majorelle is rated 3.66/5 from 85 votes. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jasmin Majorelle for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lancaster or Jasmin Majorelle?

Eau de Lancaster lasts longest (Eau de Lancaster 56/100, Jasmin Majorelle 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lancaster or Jasmin Majorelle?

Eau de Lancaster projects furthest (Eau de Lancaster 51/100, Jasmin Majorelle 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lancaster and Jasmin Majorelle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Sage, Coriander and Iris.

Is Eau de Lancaster or Jasmin Majorelle better for summer or winter?

Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear; Jasmin Majorelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lancaster and Jasmin Majorelle?

Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Jasmin Majorelle has top notes of Coriander, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of White Musk and Iris.