Fragrance comparison

Individuelle vs Persian

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Individuelle

Charles Jourdan

4.0455 votes

Rank #36,965 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Persian

Swiss Arabian

4.254 votes

Rank #53,142 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Individuelle
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Persian
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Individuelle2/4

Persian2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Individuelle
Sillage & projection: Persian
Value for money: Persian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Individuelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndividuelleCharles Jourdan

PersianSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIndividuelle

SillagePersian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPersianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMelonBergamotGreen NotesGrapefruitPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidOrris RootViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PeachMuskSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

BergamotMagnoliaMelonPeachTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFreesiaJasminePlumRoseTuberoseViolet

Base

BlackberryCedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Plum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Individuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall68

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 16%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndividuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles Jourdan Individuelle opens with an immediate flash of cold melon, tart pineapple, and zesty bergamot. The alcohol bite clears in two minutes, revealing an airy green note that feels like dewy garden grass. Within thirty minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and sweet freesia take over the center of the scent bubbl…

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Persian by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity scent for women built around a vibrant mix of melon, peach, and tangerine. It opens with bright citrus energy before settling into a layered bouquet of jasmine, rose, and tuberose. This everyday fragrance works beautifully for spring daytime wear, providing a light and refre…

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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, Individuelle or Persian?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Individuelle is rated 4.04/5 from 55 votes; Persian is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Individuelle for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Persian for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Individuelle or Persian?

Individuelle lasts longest (Individuelle 58/100, Persian 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Individuelle or Persian?

Persian projects furthest (Persian 63/100, Individuelle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Individuelle and Persian smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Individuelle or Persian better for summer or winter?

Individuelle suits daytime wear; Persian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Individuelle and Persian?

Individuelle has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Peach, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Persian has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.