Fragrance comparison

J'ai Osé vs Le Dix Perfume

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,698 ratings analysed

5 wins

J'ai Osé

Guy Laroche

4.272,035 votes

Rank #1,188 WoodyAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Le Dix Perfume

Balenciaga

4.20663 votes

Rank #2,014 FreshPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'ai Osé takes 5 of 7 categories.

J'ai Osé
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Dix Perfume
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

J'ai Osé5/7

Le Dix Perfume2/7

Ratings & consensus: J'ai Osé
Community sentiment: J'ai Osé
Longevity: J'ai Osé
Sillage & projection: J'ai Osé
Value for money: Le Dix Perfume
Versatility: Le Dix Perfume
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'ai Osé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'ai OséGuy Laroche

Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,035 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 663 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerJ'ai OséRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,035 votes

45%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

663 votes

Category winnerJ'ai OséMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJ'ai Osé

SillageJ'ai Osé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderPeachCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootVetiverCedarRoseJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond

Base

CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for J'ai Osé, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring96

Summer41

Fall100

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women80

Date 39%Party 27%Work 18%Casual 15%

Men1

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,188

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#2,014

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerJ'ai OséHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Laroche J'ai Ose is a daring relic from 1978 that still commands serious attention. It hits the nose with a fizzy blast of aldehydes, peppery coriander, and a subtle fuzzy peach skin note. That brisk start melts rapidly into a velvety core of sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and powdery orris root. The finish is thick …

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Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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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'ai Osé or Le Dix Perfume?

J'ai Osé takes 5 of 7 categories. J'ai Osé is rated 4.27/5 from 2,035 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose J'ai Osé for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, J'ai Osé or Le Dix Perfume?

J'ai Osé lasts longest (J'ai Osé 80/100, Le Dix Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'ai Osé or Le Dix Perfume?

J'ai Osé projects furthest (J'ai Osé 72/100, Le Dix Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'ai Osé and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Sandalwood.

Is J'ai Osé or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, J'ai Osé is the stronger pick. J'ai Osé suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'ai Osé and Le Dix Perfume?

J'ai Osé has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Citruses, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.