Fragrance comparison

First Jasmin de Chine vs Renaissance

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

6 wins

First Jasmin de Chine

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1931 votes

Rank #20,393 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Renaissance

TUMI

3.6123 votes

Rank #21,739 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 6 of 6 categories.

First Jasmin de Chine
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Renaissance
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Jasmin de Chine6/6

Renaissance0/6

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

RenaissanceTUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineRating 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

17%Love

48%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFirst Jasmin de Chine

SillageFirst Jasmin de Chine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value55

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

green77%

soft spicy69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both yellow floral and green

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

Top15-30 mins

Black Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Narcissus

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka Bean

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer91

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,393

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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TUMI Renaissance brings a vibrant, fruit-forward elegance to modern daily wear. The fragrance opens with a zesty splash of tart blackcurrant, delivering a crisp berry punch that quickly gives way to a velvety floral heart. Narcissus absolute introduces a creamy, yellow floral richness that takes on an unmistakable vin…

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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 Renaissance?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 6 of 6 categories. First Jasmin de Chine is rated 4.19/5 from 31 votes; Renaissance is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes. Choose First Jasmin de Chine for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Renaissance for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Jasmin de Chine or Renaissance?

First Jasmin de Chine lasts longest (First Jasmin de Chine 67/100, Renaissance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Jasmin de Chine or Renaissance?

First Jasmin de Chine projects furthest (First Jasmin de Chine 60/100, Renaissance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Jasmin de Chine and Renaissance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and green accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Narcissus.

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

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

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

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. Renaissance has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Narcissus, a base of Tonka Bean.