Fragrance comparison

Japanese Blossom vs Selene (SEΛENE)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Japanese Blossom

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #76,180 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Selene (SEΛENE)

Manos Gerakinis

4.0244 votes

Rank #19,268 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selene (SEΛENE) takes 2 of 2 categories.

Japanese Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and floral character.
Selene (SEΛENE)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Japanese Blossom0/2

Selene (SEΛENE)2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Japanese BlossomThe Dua Brand

Selene (SEΛENE)Manos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

4.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 23%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

powdery80%

sweet70%

violet60%

woody50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Calabrian bergamotYellow MandarinCherry BlossomJasmine SambacPink PepperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit PeelPetitgrainCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacVioletPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodCedarwood

Category winnerSelene (SEΛENE)Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer95

Fall53

Winter32

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,268

PerfumerChristina Koutsoudaki

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSelene (SEΛENE)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Japanese Blossom by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum designed around a breezy blend of citrus and delicate florals. The scent opens with bright yellow mandarin and crisp Calabrian bergamot, giving it an immediate kick of fresh citrus peel. As the initial brightness settles, pale cherry blossom and soft jasmine sa…

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Manos Gerakinis Selene captures the breezy magic of an open-air cinema on a warm Aegean evening. The opening is sharp. Bitter petitgrain, zesty grapefruit peel, and Calabrian bergamot deliver an immediate citrus flash before melting into soft petals. You quickly detect orange blossom and creamy jasmine sambac, laced w…

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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, Japanese Blossom or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Selene (SEΛENE) takes 2 of 2 categories. Japanese Blossom is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Selene (SEΛENE) is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes. Choose Japanese Blossom for a citrus and floral character. Choose Selene (SEΛENE) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Japanese Blossom and Selene (SEΛENE) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Musk.

Is Japanese Blossom or Selene (SEΛENE) better for summer or winter?

Selene (SEΛENE) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Japanese Blossom and Selene (SEΛENE)?

Japanese Blossom features Calabrian bergamot, Yellow Mandarin, Cherry Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper. Selene (SEΛENE) has top notes of Grapefruit Peel, Petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Violet and Praline, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.