Fragrance comparison

Eclipse 1996 vs J´Aime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 424 ratings analysed

Eclipse 1996

Oriflame

3.55367 votes

Rank #20,850 AquaticFresh

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46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

J´Aime

Elode

3.7557 votes

Rank #20,399 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J´Aime takes 7 of 7 categories.

Eclipse 1996
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Best in spring.
J´Aime
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eclipse 19960/7

J´Aime7/7

Ratings & consensus: J´Aime
Community sentiment: J´Aime
Longevity: J´Aime
Sillage & projection: J´Aime
Value for money: J´Aime
Versatility: J´Aime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J´Aime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eclipse 1996Oriflame

J´AimeElode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 367 votes

Have 11%Had 89%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

Category winnerJ´AimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

367 votes

21%Love

51%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerJ´AimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJ´Aime

SillageJ´Aime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value88

Category winnerJ´AimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh91%

white floral83%

green74%

rose65%

citrus56%

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, aquatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesMelonOrange

Heart

Water NotesLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

Musk

Top20 to 30 minutes

MelonPeachPearOrangeMagnoliaBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyRoseVioletOrchidFreesiaPlum

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesMelon, Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for J´Aime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall59

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Category winnerJ´AimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerJ´AimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Eclipse 1996 opens with a sharp burst of green notes, sliced melon, and bright orange rind. Within minutes, clean water notes surge forward alongside lily-of-the-valley, rose, and white jasmine. As the initial dewiness evaporates, a soft musk base clings close to the skin. It feels crisp, cool, and airy, mirr…

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J´Aime by Elode is a bright, breezy floral fruity eau de parfum built around sweet orchard fruit and airy white blossoms. It opens with a splash of crisp pear, sweet peach, melon, and tart bergamot, balanced by a hint of juicy orange. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals a bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, …

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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, Eclipse 1996 or J´Aime?

J´Aime takes 7 of 7 categories. Eclipse 1996 is rated 3.55/5 from 367 votes; J´Aime is rated 3.75/5 from 57 votes. Choose Eclipse 1996 for a aquatic and fresh character. Best in spring. Choose J´Aime for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eclipse 1996 or J´Aime?

J´Aime lasts longest (J´Aime 56/100, Eclipse 1996 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclipse 1996 or J´Aime?

J´Aime projects furthest (J´Aime 54/100, Eclipse 1996 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclipse 1996 and J´Aime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Melon, Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Eclipse 1996 or J´Aime better for summer or winter?

For summer, J´Aime is the stronger pick. For winter, J´Aime is the stronger pick. J´Aime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclipse 1996 and J´Aime?

Eclipse 1996 has top notes of Green Notes, Melon and Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk. J´Aime has top notes of Melon, Peach, Pear and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.