Fragrance comparison

First Jasmin de Chine vs Layel

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

1 wins

First Jasmin de Chine

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1931 votes

Rank #19,899 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Layel

Mauzan

4.001 votes

Rank #59,600 CitrusAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 1 of 1 categories.

First Jasmin de Chine
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Layel
Choose it for a citrus and aldehydic character.

First Jasmin de Chine1/1

Layel0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First Jasmin de Chine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First Jasmin de ChineVan Cleef & Arpels

LayelMauzan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

citrus100%

aldehydic92%

fruity84%

musky77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassiaBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAldehydesNarcissusTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaVetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top

Black Currant

Heart

BergamotRose

Base

AldehydesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Aldehydes and Rose. Durations are only published for First Jasmin de Chine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night44

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,899

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,600

PerfumerRobertet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Jasmin de Chine by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a sparkling white floral bouquet that feels like fresh garden blooms resting on dry cedarwood. Created by Evelyne Boulanger, this flanker steps away from heavy soapiness and puts lush jasmine squarely in the center. The opening sparkles with crisp bergamot and a sha…

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Layel by Mauzan opens with a bright black currant lift, then settles into a rose and musk structure with a noticeably aldehydic, airy feel. It reads clean, fruity, and lightly powdery rather than dense or syrupy. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys fresh floral perfumes with a crisp, polished edge. If you pre…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Jasmin de Chine or Layel?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 1 of 1 categories. First Jasmin de Chine is rated 4.19/5 from 31 votes; Layel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose First Jasmin de Chine for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Layel for a citrus and aldehydic character.

Do First Jasmin de Chine and Layel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Aldehydes and Rose.

Is First Jasmin de Chine or Layel better for summer or winter?

First Jasmin de Chine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Jasmin de Chine and Layel?

First Jasmin de Chine has top notes of Bergamot, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Aldehydes, Narcissus and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Layel has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Bergamot and Rose, a base of Aldehydes and Musk.