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Eau Sans Pareil vs Jean Pascal

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

Updated 393 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Pascal takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Eau Sans Pareil

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Jean Pascal

    Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Sans Pareil1/7
Jean Pascal6/7
Ratings & consensus
Jean Pascal
Community sentiment
Jean Pascal
Longevity
Jean Pascal
Sillage & projection
Jean Pascal
Value for money
Jean Pascal
Versatility
Jean Pascal
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's
Jean PascalJean Pascal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerJean PascalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

293 votes

43%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerJean PascalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityJean Pascal

SillageJean Pascal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value69
Category winnerJean PascalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
woody100%
mossy92%
white floral84%
earthy77%
green69%
lavender61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
Top
SpicesPineappleGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
JasmineLavender
Base
oak mossWoodsy NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Jasmine and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring64
Summer18
Fall64
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerJean PascalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex51
Women36
Men97
Unisex0
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,276

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#28,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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Jean Pascal is an aromatic fougere that brings a dry, mossy texture to masculine wardrobes. Opening with a blend of green notes and bergamot, the composition shifts into a lavender heart before settling onto a heavy oakmoss base. It wears exceptionally well in crisp autumn weather, suiting formal daytime settings wher…

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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 Sans Pareil or Jean Pascal?

Jean Pascal takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Jean Pascal is rated 4.22/5 from 51 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Jean Pascal for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Jean Pascal?

Jean Pascal lasts longest (Jean Pascal 83/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Jean Pascal?

Jean Pascal projects furthest (Jean Pascal 75/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sans Pareil and Jean Pascal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Jasmine and oak moss.

Is Eau Sans Pareil or Jean Pascal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Jean Pascal?

Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Jean Pascal has top notes of Spices, Pineapple, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk.

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