Fragrance comparison

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I vs Under The Orange Tree

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I

Henry Jacques

5.001 votes

Rank #51,601 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Under The Orange Tree

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.388 votes

Rank #35,294 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I takes 2 of 3 categories.

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Under The Orange Tree
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I2/3

Under The Orange Tree1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I
Sillage & projection: Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Under The Orange Tree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… IHenry Jacques

Under The Orange TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIl Y Avait Un Jardin… I

SillageIl Y Avait Un Jardin… I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

white floral50%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotRosemaryLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainLavender

Base

SandalwoodLabdanumBenzoin

Notes

Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliOlibanumPetitgrainJasmineLabdanumLime (Linden) BlossomBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Under The Orange Tree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerUnder The Orange TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, lemon, and Italian bergamot. Needles of crushed rosemary add a dry herbal snap immediately. The heart introduces green petitgrain alongside clean lavender and soft orange blossom, anchoring the bright citrus top. As the fragrance settl…

Reviews →

Under The Orange Tree by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is a vibrant citrus and white floral fragrance centered on the bitter orange tree. Launched in 2014 and composed by perfumer Marina Barcenilla, the composition balances bright, green petitgrain and tart bitter orange against a blooming heart of orange blossom, jasmine…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I or Under The Orange Tree?

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I takes 2 of 3 categories. Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Under The Orange Tree is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Under The Orange Tree for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I or Under The Orange Tree?

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I lasts longest (Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I 80/100, Under The Orange Tree 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I or Under The Orange Tree?

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I projects furthest (Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I 75/100, Under The Orange Tree 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I and Under The Orange Tree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Labdanum.

Is Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I or Under The Orange Tree better for summer or winter?

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I suits day or night wear; Under The Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I and Under The Orange Tree?

Il Y Avait Un Jardin… I has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum and Benzoin. Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain.