Fragrance comparison

Jardin des Roses vs Sensual

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 349 ratings analysed

Jardin des Roses

Mahogany

4.45284 votes

Rank #23,826 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sensual

Johan B

4.3765 votes

Rank #10,305 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jardin des Roses
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Sensual
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jardin des Roses2/7

Sensual5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jardin des Roses
Community sentiment: Jardin des Roses
Longevity: Sensual
Sillage & projection: Sensual
Value for money: Sensual
Versatility: Sensual
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sensual

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin des RosesMahogany

SensualJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerJardin des RosesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

284 votes

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerJardin des RosesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySensual

SillageSensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSensualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral88%

green77%

white floral65%

citrus53%

musky42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesOrangeTangerineBlack Currant

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineYellow Fruits

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineBlack CurrantNectarineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. Durations are only published for Sensual, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSensualMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#10,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Jardin des Roses opens with bright tangerine, black currant, and crisp green notes. It settles into a fresh, clean rose and jasmine heart before resting on a base of warm cedar and musk. This scent is an easy choice for casual daytime spring wear when you want a clean, simple floral breeze that stays close to…

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Johan B Sensual opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot, tangy tangerine, and crisp green apple. It wastes no time making an impression. The initial citrus rush carries a juicy sweetness from ripe nectarine and tart black currant. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit notes step aside for a lush bouquet …

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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 des Roses or Sensual?

Sensual takes 5 of 7 categories. Jardin des Roses is rated 4.45/5 from 284 votes; Sensual is rated 4.37/5 from 65 votes. Choose Jardin des Roses for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jardin des Roses or Sensual?

Sensual lasts longest (Sensual 61/100, Jardin des Roses 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin des Roses or Sensual?

Sensual projects furthest (Sensual 59/100, Jardin des Roses 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin des Roses and Sensual smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is Jardin des Roses or Sensual better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sensual is the stronger pick. For winter, Sensual is the stronger pick. Sensual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin des Roses and Sensual?

Jardin des Roses has top notes of Green Notes, Orange, Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Black Currant and Nectarine, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.