Fragrance comparison

J. Adore vs Jour d'Hermes Absolu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,193 ratings analysed

J. Adore

Junaid Jamshed

—0 votes

Rank #67,750 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Hermès · 2014

3.943,193 votes

Rank #1,026 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

J. Adore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

J. Adore1/2

Jour d'Hermes Absolu1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: J. Adore
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J. AdoreJunaid Jamshed

Jour d'Hermes AbsoluHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.94/ 5 · 3,193 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

39%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,918 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageJ. Adore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

green61%

floral100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

woody70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeGreen Leaves

Heart

Jasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRoseMilkWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Top

GrapefruitApricot Blossom

Heart

GardeniaFloral NotesJasmine Sambac

Base

Woody NotesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine Sambac and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,026

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2014

Reviews235

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J. Adore by Junaid Jamshed offers a bright, floral opening with mandarin and bergamot. The heart centers on jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley, softening into a milky, powdery finish. It creates a classic oriental floral profile suitable for daytime wear, blending fresh green elements with a warm, woody base of san…

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Jour d'Hermes Absolu by Hermès opens with a juicy splash of tart pink grapefruit and soft, velvety apricot blossom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy gardenia and Sambac jasmine takes over, creating a warm, golden floral aura that smells like sunlight on fresh petals. The base grounds the bouquet w…

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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 projects more, J. Adore or Jour d'Hermes Absolu?

J. Adore projects furthest (J. Adore 92/100, Jour d'Hermes Absolu 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J. Adore and Jour d'Hermes Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine Sambac and Oakmoss.

What are the notes in J. Adore and Jour d'Hermes Absolu?

J. Adore has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Green Leaves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Jour d'Hermes Absolu has top notes of Grapefruit and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Gardenia, Floral Notes and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Woody Notes and Oakmoss.