Fragrance comparison

J'adore vs Mixed Emotions

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28,181 ratings analysed

J'adore

Dior · 1999

3.7928,145 votes

Rank #3,057 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Mixed Emotions

Linn Young

4.0036 votes

Rank #30,431 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mixed Emotions takes 4 of 7 categories.

J'adore
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mixed Emotions
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J'adore3/7

Mixed Emotions4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mixed Emotions
Community sentiment: Mixed Emotions
Longevity: J'adore
Sillage & projection: J'adore
Value for money: Mixed Emotions
Versatility: Mixed Emotions
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'adore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'adoreDior

Mixed EmotionsLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 28,145 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 39%Had 24%Want 37%

Category winnerMixed EmotionsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

28,145 votes

31%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMixed EmotionsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJ'adore

SillageJ'adore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMixed EmotionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

fresh61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both white floral, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearMelonMagnoliaPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseFreesiaRoseOrchidVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

Top

PearMelonMandarin OrangePeachChampacaOrchidBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

MuskWoody NotesBlackberrySandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Melon, Peach and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall57

Winter21

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMixed EmotionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,057

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched1999

Reviews210

Overall rank#30,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJ'adoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Linn Young Mixed Emotions bursts open with a bright splash of crisp pear, watery melon, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit top quickly settles into a central bouquet of fresh jasmine, soft rose, and green lily-of-the-valley. As the initial sweetness mellows, smooth white musk and clean cedar ground the floral weight…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, J'adore or Mixed Emotions?

Mixed Emotions takes 4 of 7 categories. J'adore is rated 3.79/5 from 28,145 votes; Mixed Emotions is rated 4.00/5 from 36 votes. Choose J'adore for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mixed Emotions for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J'adore or Mixed Emotions?

J'adore lasts longest (J'adore 68/100, Mixed Emotions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'adore or Mixed Emotions?

J'adore projects furthest (J'adore 59/100, Mixed Emotions 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'adore and Mixed Emotions smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Melon, Peach and Mandarin Orange.

Is J'adore or Mixed Emotions better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mixed Emotions is the stronger pick. For winter, J'adore is the stronger pick. Mixed Emotions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'adore and Mixed Emotions?

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. Mixed Emotions has top notes of Pear, Melon, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Blackberry and Sandalwood.