George Sand vs James
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
James takes 3 of 5 categories.
George SandChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
JamesChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
George Sand2/5
James3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- George Sand
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- James
- Sillage & projection
- James
- Value for money
- George Sand
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- James
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
George SandChopin PerfumesJamesAtkinsonsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 54%Had 16%Want 30%
3.65/ 5 · 410 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerGeorge SandRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
27%Love
38%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
200 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJames
SillageJames
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGeorge SandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
citrus77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BergamotLavenderRosemaryLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
White FlowersFruity NotesElemi resin
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanillaVetiverCedarAmberMusk
Top
Clary SageBergamotFinger LimePink Pepper
Heart
Elemi resinViolet LeafWhite Flowers
Base
VetiverPatchouliAkigalawoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, White Flowers, Elemi resin and Vetiver. Durations are only published for George Sand, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall88
Winter75
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter79
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,103
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2024
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews89
Category winnerJamesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGeorge Sand by Chopin Perfumes kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of sour lemon, sunny bergamot, and freshly bruised garden rosemary. A herbal wave of aromatic lavender follows quickly, giving the opening an invigorating barbershop snap. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and herbal bite soften, resinou…
Reviews →James is a green, woody vetiver fragrance with a sharp aromatic opening and a darker, earthier drydown. Reviews point to bright lime, sage and pepper up top, then a damp, inky vetiver and patchouli base that can feel polished, moody, and slightly old-school. It suits wearers who enjoy dry vetiver, modern fougeres, and…
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, George Sand or James?
James takes 3 of 5 categories. George Sand is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; James is rated 3.65/5 from 410 votes. Choose George Sand for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose James for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, George Sand or James?
James lasts longest (James 74/100, George Sand 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, George Sand or James?
James projects furthest (James 61/100, George Sand 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do George Sand and James smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Flowers, Elemi resin and Vetiver.
Is George Sand or James better for summer or winter?
George Sand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in George Sand and James?
George Sand has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of White Flowers, Fruity Notes and Elemi resin, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar. James has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Finger Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Elemi resin, Violet Leaf and White Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Akigalawood and Musk.
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