Fragrance comparison

J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale vs Scandal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,118 ratings analysed

J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale

Dior · 2009

4.051,003 votes

Rank #3,323 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,185 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories.

J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale1/7

Scandal6/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal
Community sentiment: Scandal
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Scandal
Versatility: Scandal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'adore L'eau Cologne FloraleDior

ScandalLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,003 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,003 votes

56%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value69

Category winnerScandalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

yellow floral30%

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MagnoliaNeroliCitrusesAmalfi LemonBergamotYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Category winnerScandalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,323

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2009

Reviews62

Overall rank#6,185

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerJ'adore L'eau Cologne FloraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale takes the classic white floral signature and turns it into a bright, airy splash made for warm weather. It opens with an energetic burst of Amalfi lemon, juicy Calabrian bergamot, and zesty citruses that immediately clear the air. Within moments, a gentle heart of creamy magnolia pet…

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Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…

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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, J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale or Scandal?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories. J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale is rated 4.05/5 from 1,003 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale and Scandal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale or Scandal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scandal is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal is the stronger pick. Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale and Scandal?

J'adore L'eau Cologne Florale features Magnolia, Neroli, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.