Fragrance comparison

Il Bacio vs Jamaica ² Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 751 ratings analysed

5 wins

Il Bacio

Borghese

3.63460 votes

Rank #9,145 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Jamaica ² Woman

Puma · 2008

3.81291 votes

Rank #13,302 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Bacio takes 5 of 7 categories.

Il Bacio
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Jamaica ² Woman
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Bacio5/7

Jamaica ² Woman2/7

Ratings & consensus: Jamaica ² Woman
Community sentiment: Il Bacio
Longevity: Il Bacio
Sillage & projection: Il Bacio
Value for money: Jamaica ² Woman
Versatility: Il Bacio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Il Bacio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il BacioBorghese

Jamaica ² WomanPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 9%Had 81%Want 10%

Category winnerJamaica ² WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

417 votes

18%Love

63%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

291 votes

Category winnerIl BacioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIl Bacio

SillageIl Bacio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value74

Category winnerJamaica ² WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity88%

floral77%

sweet65%

fresh53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

aquatic77%

floral69%

fruity53%

woody46%

musky38%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart

PeachMelonPlumPassionfruit

Base

MuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Pink GrapefruitMelonPeach

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafJasmineFreesiaPlum

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Jasmine, Peach and Melon. Durations are only published for Jamaica ² Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerIl BacioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men7

Unisex11

Women82

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 15%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#13,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews14

Category winnerIl BacioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Bacio is a soft, fruity floral with a distinctly romantic 1990s feel. White florals lead the opening, then peach, melon and plum bring a juicy sweetness before musk, amber and smooth woods settle in. It usually reads feminine, bright and gently powdery rather than sharp. If you enjoy classic floral fruity perfumes …

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Puma Jamaica ² Woman opens with a bright burst of juicy pink grapefruit, chilled melon, and ripe peach. It feels energetic, watery, and crisp right away. The sharp alcohol solvent lift clears within two minutes on skin. Once it settles, powdery freesia, green violet leaf, and tart plum bloom across the mid phase. You …

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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, Il Bacio or Jamaica ² Woman?

Il Bacio takes 5 of 7 categories. Il Bacio is rated 3.63/5 from 460 votes; Jamaica ² Woman is rated 3.81/5 from 291 votes. Choose Il Bacio for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Jamaica ² Woman for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Bacio or Jamaica ² Woman?

Il Bacio lasts longest (Il Bacio 66/100, Jamaica ² Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Bacio or Jamaica ² Woman?

Il Bacio projects furthest (Il Bacio 63/100, Jamaica ² Woman 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Bacio and Jamaica ² Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Jasmine, Peach and Melon.

Is Il Bacio or Jamaica ² Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Il Bacio is the stronger pick. For winter, Il Bacio is the stronger pick. Jamaica ² Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Bacio and Jamaica ² Woman?

Il Bacio has top notes of Freesia, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Peach, Melon, Plum and Passionfruit, a base of Musk, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Jamaica ² Woman has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Freesia and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.