Fragrance comparison

J'aime vs Strawberry Letter

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,018 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chris Adams

4.405 votes

Rank #43,104 FruitySweet

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Strawberry Letter

Phlur

3.521,013 votes

Rank #7,009 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'aime takes 3 of 4 categories.

J'aime
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Strawberry Letter
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

J'aime3/4

Strawberry Letter1/4

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strawberry Letter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'aimeChris Adams

Strawberry LetterPhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.52/ 5 · 1,013 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

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

32%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

859 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJ'aime

SillageJ'aime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerJ'aimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

amber77%

woody69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

earthy72%

amber58%

floral44%

vanilla30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

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

Top

StrawberryPlumCassis

Heart

Apple BlossomRed PoppyLily

Base

SugarEarthy NotesAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Plum, Lily and Amber. Durations are only published for J'aime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex9

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,009

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerStrawberry LetterHigher 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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Strawberry Letter by Phlur is a crisp, fruity gourmand that leans into the brightness of fresh strawberry and juicy plum nectar. It settles into a warm, sugar-coated base with light earthy undertones, making it a playful option for warm-weather daytime wear. The scent feels modern and accessible, offering a clean, ber…

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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'aime or Strawberry Letter?

J'aime takes 3 of 4 categories. J'aime is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Strawberry Letter is rated 3.52/5 from 1,013 votes. Choose J'aime for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Strawberry Letter for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J'aime or Strawberry Letter?

J'aime lasts longest (J'aime 80/100, Strawberry Letter 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'aime or Strawberry Letter?

J'aime projects furthest (J'aime 83/100, Strawberry Letter 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'aime and Strawberry Letter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Plum, Lily and Amber.

Is J'aime or Strawberry Letter better for summer or winter?

J'aime suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'aime and Strawberry Letter?

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. Strawberry Letter has top notes of Strawberry, Plum and Cassis, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Red Poppy and Lily, a base of Sugar, Earthy Notes, Amber and Tonka Bean.