Empressa vs Je t'aime Jane
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Je t'aime Jane takes 4 of 7 categories.
EmpressaChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Je t'aime JaneChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Empressa3/7
Je t'aime Jane4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Empressa
- Community sentiment
- Empressa
- Longevity
- Je t'aime Jane
- Sillage & projection
- Je t'aime Jane
- Value for money
- Je t'aime Jane
- Versatility
- Je t'aime Jane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empressa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EmpressaPenhaligon'sJe t'aime JaneBella FreudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 1,643 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerEmpressaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,536 votes
14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerEmpressaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJe t'aime Jane
SillageJe t'aime Jane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJe t'aime JaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangePeachBergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
RoseDewberryCassisNeroliGeranium
Base
PatchouliBrown sugarMuskVanillaSandalwoodOlibanumCacaoAmber
Top
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerJe t'aime JaneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,735
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews188
Overall rank#62,138
PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEmpressaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpressa is a polished fruity floral with a bright blood orange and peach opening, soft rose in the heart, and a sweet patchouli musk base. Reviewers often describe it as smooth, rounded, and easy to wear, with a cleaner fruitchouli feel. The main caveat is familiarity. Many wearers compare it to Coco Mademoiselle, an…
Reviews →Je t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…
Reviews →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, Empressa or Je t'aime Jane?
Je t'aime Jane takes 4 of 7 categories. Empressa is rated 3.77/5 from 1,643 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Empressa for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Empressa or Je t'aime Jane?
Je t'aime Jane lasts longest (Je t'aime Jane 71/100, Empressa 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empressa or Je t'aime Jane?
Je t'aime Jane projects furthest (Je t'aime Jane 70/100, Empressa 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empressa and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rose.
Is Empressa or Je t'aime Jane better for summer or winter?
For summer, Empressa is the stronger pick. For winter, Empressa is the stronger pick. Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empressa and Je t'aime Jane?
Empressa has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Dewberry, Cassis and Neroli, a base of Patchouli, Brown sugar, Musk and Vanilla. Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.
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