Fragrance comparison

Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs J'adore

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 33,915 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

J'adore

Dior · 1999

3.7928,145 votes

Rank #2,976 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J'adore
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II5/7

J'adore2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: J'adore
Sillage & projection: J'adore
Value for money: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Versatility: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci

J'adoreDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

3.79/ 5 · 28,145 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

5,770 votes

31%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

28,145 votes

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJ'adore

SillageJ'adore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value40

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskHeliotrope

Top

PearMelonMagnoliaPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseFreesiaRoseOrchidVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Blackberry, Violet and Freesia. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#2,976

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched1999

Reviews210

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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Dior J'adore is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a mouthwatering splash of sweet pear, crisp cantaloupe melon, and zesty mandarin orange. As the initial dewy fruitiness settles on skin, it blooms into an expansive bouquet of creamy jasmine, velvety magnolia, fresh lily-of-the-valley, and subtle rose. The…

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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, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or J'adore?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; J'adore is rated 3.79/5 from 28,145 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J'adore for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or J'adore?

J'adore lasts longest (J'adore 68/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or J'adore?

Projection is very close: J'adore 59/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and J'adore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Blackberry, Violet and Freesia.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or J'adore better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, J'adore is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum II and J'adore?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope. J'adore has top notes of Pear, Melon, Magnolia and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.