Fragrance comparison

Emerald Isle vs Une Belle Journee

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Emerald Isle

Parfums Vintage

3.9560 votes

Rank #16,782 OzonicCitrus

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18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Une Belle Journee

Paul Emilien

3.8656 votes

Rank #18,281 RoseFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Une Belle Journee takes 4 of 7 categories.

Emerald Isle
Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Une Belle Journee
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald Isle2/7

Une Belle Journee4/7

Ratings & consensus: Emerald Isle
Community sentiment: Une Belle Journee
Longevity: Une Belle Journee
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Une Belle Journee
Versatility: Une Belle Journee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emerald Isle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald IsleParfums Vintage

Une Belle JourneePaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 50%

3.86/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerEmerald IsleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

41%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerUne Belle JourneeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityUne Belle Journee

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value61

Category winnerUne Belle JourneeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafLemon VerbenaMint

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

Turkish RoseLimeMintIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseGeraniumViolet LeafPeonyImmortelleJasminePink Pepper

Base

LeatherOakmoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mint, Iris and Geranium. Durations are only published for Emerald Isle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer67

Fall73

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Category winnerUne Belle JourneeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,782

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#18,281

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEmerald IsleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Isle by Parfums Vintage is a fresh aromatic fragrance built around crisp greenery and classic barbershop nuances. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, crushed mint, and ozonic violet leaf that creates an immediate cool sensation. As the initial brightness settles, powdery iris, lavender, and fl…

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Une Belle Journee opens with a brisk snap of crushed mint, tart lime, and dewy Turkish rose. The initial citrus burst quickly pivots toward a green, botanical heart where violet leaf, geranium, and peppery immortelle create an herbal, tea-like dryness. As the floral sharpness settles, subtle powdery iris and pink pepp…

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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, Emerald Isle or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee takes 4 of 7 categories. Emerald Isle is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes; Une Belle Journee is rated 3.86/5 from 56 votes. Choose Emerald Isle for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Une Belle Journee for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Isle or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee lasts longest (Une Belle Journee 77/100, Emerald Isle 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Isle or Une Belle Journee?

Projection is very close: Emerald Isle 64/100, Une Belle Journee 64/100 for sillage.

Do Emerald Isle and Une Belle Journee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mint, Iris and Geranium.

Is Emerald Isle or Une Belle Journee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emerald Isle is the stronger pick. For winter, Une Belle Journee is the stronger pick. Emerald Isle suits daytime wear; Une Belle Journee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Isle and Une Belle Journee?

Emerald Isle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Musk. Une Belle Journee has top notes of Turkish Rose, Lime, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Peony, a base of Leather and Oakmoss.