Fragrance comparison

J'adore vs The Lady Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 28,163 ratings analysed

J'adore

Dior · 1999

3.7928,145 votes

Rank #3,017 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Lady Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.1718 votes

Rank #53,711 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Lady Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

J'adore
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Lady Intense
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

J'adore1/5

The Lady Intense4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Lady Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Lady Intense
Sillage & projection: The Lady Intense
Value for money: The Lady Intense
Versatility: Not scored
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

The Lady IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 28,145 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%

Category winnerThe Lady IntenseRating 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

33%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Lady Intense

SillageThe Lady Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value57

Category winnerThe Lady IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackberryMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacVioletTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaWhite WoodsLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for The Lady Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer30

Fall100

Winter80

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,017

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched1999

Reviews210

Overall rank#53,711

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Lady Intense presents a rich chypre fruity profile centered on dark fruit and creamy petals. The scent opens with tart blackberry and juicy mandarin orange, sharpened by a quick pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp fruit settles, creamy tuberose, jasmine sambac, and powdery violet build an opulent white floral heart…

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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 The Lady Intense?

The Lady Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. J'adore is rated 3.79/5 from 28,145 votes; The Lady Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose J'adore for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Lady Intense for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J'adore or The Lady Intense?

The Lady Intense lasts longest (The Lady Intense 75/100, J'adore 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'adore or The Lady Intense?

Projection is very close: The Lady Intense 60/100, J'adore 59/100 for sillage.

Do J'adore and The Lady Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Violet and Vanilla.

Is J'adore or The Lady Intense better for summer or winter?

The Lady Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'adore and The Lady Intense?

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. The Lady Intense has top notes of Blackberry, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Violet and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, White Woods and Labdanum.