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India vs Je t'aime Jane

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

Updated 52 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

India takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • India

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Je t'aime Jane

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

India4/5
Je t'aime Jane1/5
Ratings & consensus
India
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
India
Sillage & projection
Je t'aime Jane
Value for money
India
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
India

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IndiaMarina Barcenilla Parfums
Je t'aime JaneBella Freud
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerIndiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityIndia

SillageJe t'aime Jane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price value50
Category winnerIndiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
amber92%
woody84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Indian JasmineOrange BlossomOlibanumYlang-YlangSandalwoodTuberoseRoseBergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberCardamomCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesIndian Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Olibanum and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for India, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex33
Women50
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,384

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#58,178

PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

India by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is an aromatic spicy perfume built on a deep collision of heady flowers and resinous woods. The scent opens with a burst of bright bergamot laced with cool cardamom and herbal coriander seed. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, an opulent heart takes over, brimming with rich India…

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Je t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…

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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, India or Je t'aime Jane?

India takes 4 of 5 categories. India is rated 4.30/5 from 23 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose India for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, India or Je t'aime Jane?

India lasts longest (India 83/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, India or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane projects furthest (Je t'aime Jane 70/100, India 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do India and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Indian Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Olibanum and Ylang-Ylang.

Is India or Je t'aime Jane better for summer or winter?

India suits day or night wear; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in India and Je t'aime Jane?

India features Indian Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Olibanum, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

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