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J'aime vs Jamaica ² Woman

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

Updated 296 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'aime takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • J'aime

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Jamaica ² Woman

    Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J'aime4/5
Jamaica ² Woman1/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
J'aime
Sillage & projection
J'aime
Value for money
J'aime
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
J'aime
Fragranxe ranking
Jamaica ² Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
J'aimeChris Adams
Jamaica ² WomanPuma
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%
3.81/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 9%Had 81%Want 10%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

18%Love
63%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

291 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityJ'aime

SillageJ'aime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value74
Category winnerJ'aimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
amber77%
woody69%
floral61%
citrus100%
aquatic77%
floral69%
fruity53%
woody46%
musky38%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
StrawberryPink PepperPeachRaspberryViolet LeafPlum
Heart2-4 hrs
OrchidRoseIrisJasmineFreesiaLilyYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinIncenseCedar
Top15-30 mins
Pink GrapefruitMelonPeach
Heart2-3 hrs
Violet LeafJasmineFreesiaPlum
Base3-5 hrs
PatchouliMuskVanilla
Category winnerJ'aimeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 38%Work 31%Date 18%Party 13%
Men7
Unisex11
Women82
Casual 44%Work 28%Party 15%Date 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews14

Category winnerJamaica ² WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chris Adams J'aime opens with an energetic splash of sweet strawberry, juicy peach, and tart raspberry. The fruit hits fast. A crisp pinch of pink pepper cuts through the sugary nectar before powdery iris, orchid, and fresh rose petals soften the entire blend into clean florals. Skin warms the base within two hours. C…

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Puma Jamaica ² Woman opens with a bright burst of juicy pink grapefruit, chilled melon, and ripe peach. It feels energetic, watery, and crisp right away. The sharp alcohol solvent lift clears within two minutes on skin. Once it settles, powdery freesia, green violet leaf, and tart plum bloom across the mid phase. You …

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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'aime or Jamaica ² Woman?

J'aime takes 4 of 5 categories. J'aime is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Jamaica ² Woman is rated 3.81/5 from 291 votes. Choose J'aime for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jamaica ² Woman for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J'aime or Jamaica ² Woman?

J'aime lasts longest (J'aime 80/100, Jamaica ² Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'aime or Jamaica ² Woman?

J'aime projects furthest (J'aime 83/100, Jamaica ² Woman 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'aime and Jamaica ² Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Violet Leaf, Plum and Jasmine.

Is J'aime or Jamaica ² Woman better for summer or winter?

J'aime suits daytime wear; Jamaica ² Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'aime and Jamaica ² Woman?

J'aime has top notes of Strawberry, Pink Pepper, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orchid, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Benzoin. Jamaica ² Woman has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Freesia and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.

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