Fragrance comparison

Jaguar Essentially vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jaguar Essentially

Jaguar

3.9750 votes

Rank #12,794 PowderyWhite Floral

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31%scent match

Clearly different

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

Rank #52,435 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaguar Essentially takes 4 of 5 categories.

Jaguar Essentially
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jaguar Essentially4/5

London1/5

Ratings & consensus: Jaguar Essentially
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jaguar Essentially
Sillage & projection: Jaguar Essentially
Value for money: London
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jaguar Essentially

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jaguar EssentiallyJaguar

LondonPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityJaguar Essentially

SillageJaguar Essentially

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCloveHeliotropeYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberoak mossMuskOrris RootBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,794

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#52,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jaguar Essentially is a floral chypre released in 1998 that balances bright citrus top notes like bergamot and mandarin with a soft heart of jasmine and lily of the valley. It settles into a warm, powdery base of sandalwood and vanilla that feels comfortable during winter office days or relaxed evenings at home.

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Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

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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, Jaguar Essentially or London?

Jaguar Essentially takes 4 of 5 categories. Jaguar Essentially is rated 3.97/5 from 50 votes; London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Jaguar Essentially for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jaguar Essentially or London?

Jaguar Essentially lasts longest (Jaguar Essentially 81/100, London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jaguar Essentially or London?

Jaguar Essentially projects furthest (Jaguar Essentially 71/100, London 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jaguar Essentially and London smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Jaguar Essentially or London better for summer or winter?

Jaguar Essentially suits evening wear; London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jaguar Essentially and London?

Jaguar Essentially has top notes of Freesia, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and oak moss. London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.