Fragrance comparison

J.Crew No. 31 vs Rumeur (original)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

J.Crew No. 31

Arquiste

3.7434 votes

Rank #53,150 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rumeur (original)

Lanvin

4.5032 votes

Rank #15,933 White FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumeur (original) takes 5 of 7 categories.

J.Crew No. 31
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rumeur (original)
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

J.Crew No. 312/7

Rumeur (original)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Rumeur (original)
Community sentiment: Rumeur (original)
Longevity: Rumeur (original)
Sillage & projection: Rumeur (original)
Value for money: J.Crew No. 31
Versatility: J.Crew No. 31
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rumeur (original)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J.Crew No. 31Arquiste

Rumeur (original)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

4.50/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerRumeur (original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

75%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerRumeur (original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRumeur (original)

SillageRumeur (original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value56

Category winnerJ.Crew No. 31Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

earthy74%

woody65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

leather92%

fruity84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VermouthEau de vie

Heart

PlumBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top

AldehydesPlumBergamotPeach

Heart

JasmineFloral NotesClovesNutmegCardamom

Base

LeatherOakmossCivetGreen NotesPatchouliTobaccoVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night60

Spring22

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day30

Night100

Category winnerJ.Crew No. 31Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,150

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,933

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRumeur (original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J.Crew No. 31 opens with a sharp flash of red vermouth and distilled eau de vie, giving the first spray an intoxicating cocktail brightness. Within ten minutes, dark plum and velvety Bulgarian rose take over the heart, shifting the aroma into a rich fruity chypre. As the liquor sharpness softens, patchouli and damp oa…

Reviews →

Rumeur (original) by Lanvin is a complex chypre fruity fragrance from 1934. It opens with sharp aldehydes, plum, and peach, settling into a heart of jasmine and spices. The base is notably animalic and woody, featuring leather, civet, and oakmoss. This is a vintage classic, perfect for those who enjoy old-fashioned, h…

Reviews →

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.Crew No. 31 or Rumeur (original)?

Rumeur (original) takes 5 of 7 categories. J.Crew No. 31 is rated 3.74/5 from 34 votes; Rumeur (original) is rated 4.50/5 from 32 votes. Choose J.Crew No. 31 for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rumeur (original) for a white floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J.Crew No. 31 or Rumeur (original)?

Rumeur (original) lasts longest (Rumeur (original) 69/100, J.Crew No. 31 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J.Crew No. 31 or Rumeur (original)?

Rumeur (original) projects furthest (Rumeur (original) 68/100, J.Crew No. 31 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J.Crew No. 31 and Rumeur (original) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is J.Crew No. 31 or Rumeur (original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, J.Crew No. 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumeur (original) is the stronger pick. J.Crew No. 31 suits daytime wear; Rumeur (original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J.Crew No. 31 and Rumeur (original)?

J.Crew No. 31 has top notes of Vermouth and Eau de vie, heart notes of Plum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Rumeur (original) has top notes of Aldehydes, Plum, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Floral Notes, Cloves and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Civet and Green Notes.