Fragrance comparison

Jardin de Paris vs Yellow Velvet

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jardin de Paris

Maison Alhambra

4.2682 votes

Rank #10,694 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Yellow Velvet

Zara

4.0785 votes

Rank #10,709 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardin de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jardin de Paris
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yellow Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jardin de Paris5/7

Yellow Velvet1/7

Ratings & consensus: Jardin de Paris
Community sentiment: Jardin de Paris
Longevity: Jardin de Paris
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Yellow Velvet
Versatility: Jardin de Paris
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

Yellow VelvetZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

4.07/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 42%

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

38%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerJardin de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJardin de Paris

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYellow VelvetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

fruity100%

vanilla86%

sweet72%

powdery58%

floral44%

lactonic30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

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

Top

Peach

Heart

Orchid

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orchid and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall59

Winter34

Day100

Night32

Spring60

Summer100

Fall26

Winter10

Day100

Night11

Category winnerJardin de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Yellow Velvet by Zara offers a bright, tropical hit of peach and citrus that quickly shifts into a light floral orchid heart. It settles into a warm vanilla base that hugs the skin. The perfume is built for casual summer days when you want a clean, refreshing scent without heavy projection.

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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 Yellow Velvet?

Jardin de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Jardin de Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 82 votes; Yellow Velvet is rated 4.07/5 from 85 votes. Choose Jardin de Paris for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yellow Velvet for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jardin de Paris or Yellow Velvet?

Jardin de Paris lasts longest (Jardin de Paris 61/100, Yellow Velvet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin de Paris or Yellow Velvet?

Projection is very close: Jardin de Paris 54/100, Yellow Velvet 54/100 for sillage.

Do Jardin de Paris and Yellow Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Orchid and Vanilla.

Is Jardin de Paris or Yellow Velvet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yellow Velvet is the stronger pick. For winter, Jardin de Paris is the stronger pick. Jardin de Paris suits daytime wear; Yellow Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin de Paris and Yellow Velvet?

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. Yellow Velvet has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Vanilla.