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Jaish vs Esprit du Roi

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

Updated 294 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaish takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jaish

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Esprit du Roi

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jaish5/7
Esprit du Roi2/7
Ratings & consensus
Jaish
Community sentiment
Esprit du Roi
Longevity
Jaish
Sillage & projection
Jaish
Value for money
Jaish
Versatility
Jaish
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Esprit du Roi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JaishRasasi
Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%
3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerJaishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

49 votes

42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityJaish

SillageJaish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value47
Category winnerJaishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
warm spicy65%
fresh spicy56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Woodsy NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderClary Sage
Heart
RoseGeraniumJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarMusk
Top
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer26
Fall100
Winter74
Day46
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJaishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men78
Unisex11
Women11
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,429

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jaish by Rasasi is a potent woody fragrance for those who appreciate a dense, aromatic profile. It opens with bright citrus and lavender before settling into a heart of rose and jasmine. The base is heavy on sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar, creating an earthy trail. It works best for men and women seeking a sturdy, e…

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Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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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, Jaish or Esprit du Roi?

Jaish takes 5 of 7 categories. Jaish is rated 3.98/5 from 56 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Jaish for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jaish or Esprit du Roi?

Jaish lasts longest (Jaish 73/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jaish or Esprit du Roi?

Jaish projects furthest (Jaish 66/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jaish and Esprit du Roi smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Jaish or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Jaish is the stronger pick. Jaish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jaish and Esprit du Roi?

Jaish has top notes of Woodsy Notes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.

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