Fragrance comparison

James vs George Sand

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 424 ratings analysed

3 wins

James

Atkinsons

3.65410 votes

Rank #4,538 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

George Sand

Chopin Perfumes · 2024

4.0014 votes

Rank #43,103 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

James takes 3 of 5 categories.

James
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
George Sand
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

James3/5

George Sand2/5

Ratings & consensus: George Sand
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: James
Sillage & projection: James
Value for money: George Sand
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: James

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JamesAtkinsons

George SandChopin Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 410 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 54%Had 16%Want 30%

Category winnerGeorge SandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

200 votes

43%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJames

SillageJames

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value65

Category winnerGeorge SandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotFinger LimePink Pepper

Heart

Elemi resinViolet LeafWhite Flowers

Base

VetiverPatchouliAkigalawoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLavenderRosemaryLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersFruity NotesElemi resin

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Elemi resin, White Flowers and Vetiver. Durations are only published for George Sand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#43,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2024

Reviews1

Category winnerJamesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

James is a green, woody vetiver fragrance with a sharp aromatic opening and a darker, earthier drydown. Reviews point to bright lime, sage and pepper up top, then a damp, inky vetiver and patchouli base that can feel polished, moody, and slightly old-school. It suits wearers who enjoy dry vetiver, modern fougeres, and…

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George Sand by Chopin Perfumes kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of sour lemon, sunny bergamot, and freshly bruised garden rosemary. A herbal wave of aromatic lavender follows quickly, giving the opening an invigorating barbershop snap. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and herbal bite soften, resinou…

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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, James or George Sand?

James takes 3 of 5 categories. James is rated 3.65/5 from 410 votes; George Sand is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose James for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose George Sand for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, James or George Sand?

James lasts longest (James 74/100, George Sand 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, James or George Sand?

James projects furthest (James 61/100, George Sand 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do James and George Sand smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Elemi resin, White Flowers and Vetiver.

Is James or George Sand better for summer or winter?

George Sand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in James and George Sand?

James has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Finger Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Elemi resin, Violet Leaf and White Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Akigalawood and Musk. George Sand has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of White Flowers, Fruity Notes and Elemi resin, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.