Fragrance comparison

Jardin Anglais vs Her Secret Desire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 629 ratings analysed

Jardin Anglais

Houbigant

3.899 votes

Rank #55,799 RoseWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Her Secret Desire

Antonio Banderas

3.80620 votes

Rank #12,990 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Her Secret Desire takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jardin Anglais
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Her Secret Desire
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Jardin Anglais1/3

Her Secret Desire2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Her Secret Desire
Sillage & projection: Jardin Anglais
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Her Secret Desire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin AnglaisHoubigant

Her Secret DesireAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.80/ 5 · 620 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHer Secret Desire

SillageJardin Anglais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

violet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskCashmeranSandalwood

Top

RaspberryBergamot

Heart

VioletOrrisIndian JasmineNeroli

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Balsam Fir and Violet. Durations are only published for Jardin Anglais, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night39

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,799

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerHer Secret DesireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Jardin Anglais puts a green, pine-tinted spin on traditional rose floral perfumes. The first blast brings sparkling bergamot and crackling pink pepper, cut by a juicy flash of tart raspberry that keeps the citrus from feeling dry. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into velvety Damask rose and May …

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A sweet, powdery vanilla with a soft raspberry lift, Her Secret Desire wears like an easy, affordable gourmand for someone who likes violet makeup-powder textures more than sharp fruit. The opening can feel boozy for a moment, then it settles into creamy vanilla, iris-toned florals, and light woods. Best for cooler we…

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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, Jardin Anglais or Her Secret Desire?

Her Secret Desire takes 2 of 3 categories. Jardin Anglais is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Her Secret Desire is rated 3.80/5 from 620 votes. Choose Jardin Anglais for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Her Secret Desire for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Jardin Anglais or Her Secret Desire?

Her Secret Desire lasts longest (Her Secret Desire 73/100, Jardin Anglais 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin Anglais or Her Secret Desire?

Jardin Anglais projects furthest (Jardin Anglais 75/100, Her Secret Desire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin Anglais and Her Secret Desire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Balsam Fir and Violet.

Is Jardin Anglais or Her Secret Desire better for summer or winter?

Jardin Anglais suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin Anglais and Her Secret Desire?

Jardin Anglais has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmeran. Her Secret Desire has top notes of Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris, Indian Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Balsam Fir.