Fragrance comparison

Jardin de Paris vs Lady Caron (2021)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jardin de Paris

Maison Alhambra

4.2682 votes

Rank #10,571 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lady Caron (2021)

Caron

3.5347 votes

Rank #31,110 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardin de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jardin de Paris
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lady Caron (2021)
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jardin de Paris4/7

Lady Caron (2021)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jardin de Paris
Community sentiment: Jardin de Paris
Longevity: Lady Caron (2021)
Sillage & projection: Lady Caron (2021)
Value for money: Jardin de Paris
Versatility: Lady Caron (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jardin de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin de ParisMaison Alhambra

Lady Caron (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

3.53/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 54%

Category winnerJardin de ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

28%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerJardin de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLady Caron (2021)

SillageLady Caron (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value32

Category winnerJardin de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

floral100%

musky90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

fruity60%

vanilla50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaPearBergamotPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyFreesiaOrchidRoseVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Peach

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Peach, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Lady Caron (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall59

Winter34

Day100

Night32

Spring93

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerLady Caron (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#31,110

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJardin de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jardin de Paris is a fruity floral composition centered on magnolia and pear. It offers a bright, accessible profile that leans into feminine, light floral aesthetics. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it provides an affordable entry point for those seeking a fresh, office-friendly scent with a clean, soap-li…

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Lady Caron (2021) by Caron delivers a crisp, powdery bouquet anchored by juicy fruit and clean laundry musk. The opening hits fast. A fizzy burst of neroli and dewy freesia immediately collides with sweet magnolia petals, creating a soapy garden freshness that feels bright and unmistakably feminine. Give it ten minute…

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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 de Paris or Lady Caron (2021)?

Jardin de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Jardin de Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 82 votes; Lady Caron (2021) is rated 3.53/5 from 47 votes. Choose Jardin de Paris for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lady Caron (2021) for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jardin de Paris or Lady Caron (2021)?

Lady Caron (2021) lasts longest (Lady Caron (2021) 67/100, Jardin de Paris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin de Paris or Lady Caron (2021)?

Projection is very close: Lady Caron (2021) 56/100, Jardin de Paris 54/100 for sillage.

Do Jardin de Paris and Lady Caron (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Peach, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Jardin de Paris or Lady Caron (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lady Caron (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Lady Caron (2021) is the stronger pick. Jardin de Paris suits daytime wear; Lady Caron (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin de Paris and Lady Caron (2021)?

Jardin de Paris has top notes of Magnolia, Pear, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry. Lady Caron (2021) has top notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Freesia and Neroli, heart notes of Peach, a base of Musk and Vanilla.