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Frangipani vs J´Aime

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

Updated 1,101 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frangipani takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Frangipani

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • J´Aime

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Frangipani5/7
J´Aime2/7
Ratings & consensus
Frangipani
Community sentiment
Frangipani
Longevity
Frangipani
Sillage & projection
Frangipani
Value for money
J´Aime
Versatility
J´Aime
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Frangipani

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FrangipaniOrmonde Jayne
J´AimeElode
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 1,044 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%
Category winnerFrangipaniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

1,044 votes

21%Love
51%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerFrangipaniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityFrangipani

SillageFrangipani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value88
Category winnerJ´AimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus86%
sweet72%
tropical58%
yellow floral44%
fruity30%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
fresh77%
aquatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeLime (Linden) BlossomMagnolia
Heart
FrangipaniWater LilyPlumTuberoseRose
Base
MuskMadagascar VanillaAmberCedar
Top20 to 30 minutes
MelonPeachPearOrangeMagnoliaBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyRoseVioletOrchidFreesiaPlum
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Plum, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for J´Aime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer73
Fall59
Winter27
Day100
Night32
Category winnerJ´AimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex9
Women90
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,965

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#20,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFrangipaniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Jayne Frangipani opens with a sharp burst of lime and honeyed linden blossom that cuts through humid summer air. Rather than turning into a dense sunscreen floral, Geza Schoen anchors the plumeria petal note with crisp water lily and a soft plum sharpness. The heart brings out creamy tuberose and yellow floral…

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J´Aime by Elode is a bright, breezy floral fruity eau de parfum built around sweet orchard fruit and airy white blossoms. It opens with a splash of crisp pear, sweet peach, melon, and tart bergamot, balanced by a hint of juicy orange. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals a bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, …

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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, Frangipani or J´Aime?

Frangipani takes 5 of 7 categories. Frangipani is rated 3.91/5 from 1,044 votes; J´Aime is rated 3.75/5 from 57 votes. Choose Frangipani for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose J´Aime for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frangipani or J´Aime?

They last about the same: Frangipani 58/100, J´Aime 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Frangipani or J´Aime?

Projection is very close: Frangipani 56/100, J´Aime 54/100 for sillage.

Do Frangipani and J´Aime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Plum, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Frangipani or J´Aime better for summer or winter?

For summer, J´Aime is the stronger pick. For winter, J´Aime is the stronger pick. J´Aime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frangipani and J´Aime?

Frangipani has top notes of Lime, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Water Lily, Plum and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. J´Aime has top notes of Melon, Peach, Pear and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.

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