Fragrance comparison

Ellen Tracy vs Le Jardin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,563 ratings analysed

Ellen Tracy

3.851,090 votes

Rank #3,777 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Le Jardin

Max Factor

3.86473 votes

Rank #2,536 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Jardin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ellen Tracy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Jardin
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Ellen Tracy2/7

Le Jardin5/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Jardin
Community sentiment: Le Jardin
Longevity: Le Jardin
Sillage & projection: Le Jardin
Value for money: Ellen Tracy
Versatility: Ellen Tracy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Jardin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ellen TracyEllen Tracy

Le JardinMax Factor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

3.86/ 5 · 473 votes

Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%

Category winnerLe JardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,090 votes

29%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

447 votes

Category winnerLe JardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Jardin

SillageLe Jardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry

Top

Green NotesMintTarragonFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaCyclamenRoseTuberoseOrris Root

Base

OakmossCivetSandalwoodMuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerLe JardinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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Le Jardin is a green floral with a distinctly vintage character. It opens minty, herbal and bright, then settles into a soapy white-floral heart with powdery orris, moss and soft woods underneath. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic 1980s florals, especially those drawn to nostalgic, feminine scents with a fresh gree…

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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, Ellen Tracy or Le Jardin?

Le Jardin takes 5 of 7 categories. Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes; Le Jardin is rated 3.86/5 from 473 votes. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Jardin for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ellen Tracy or Le Jardin?

Le Jardin lasts longest (Le Jardin 64/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellen Tracy or Le Jardin?

Le Jardin projects furthest (Le Jardin 59/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellen Tracy and Le Jardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Orris Root and Rose.

Is Ellen Tracy or Le Jardin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ellen Tracy and Le Jardin?

Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Le Jardin has top notes of Green Notes, Mint, Tarragon and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Sandalwood and Musk.