Fragrance comparison

Jasmin (2020) vs Ciao

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Jasmin (2020)

Le Galion

3.9538 votes

Rank #18,820 White FloralYellow Floral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #45,915 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 5 of 6 categories.

Jasmin (2020)
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jasmin (2020)1/6

Ciao5/6

Ratings & consensus: Ciao
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Ciao
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Ciao
Fragranxe ranking: Jasmin (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jasmin (2020)Le Galion

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 74%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

26%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CyclamenCuminPetitgrainOrange

Heart3 to 5 hours

Chinese JasmineJasmine SambacCasablanca LilyFrench NarcissusYlang-Ylang

Base5 to 8 hours

PlumOakmossVetiverMatePatchouliLeather

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Category winnerCiaoLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall73

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex24

Women71

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,820

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#45,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJasmin (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jasmin (2020) by Le Galion is a bold floral fragrance that pairs opulent white floral blooms with an unexpected savory kick. The scent opens with tangy orange, tart petitgrain, and a sharp dash of cumin alongside crisp cyclamen. At the core, Chinese jasmine and jasmine sambac combine with French narcissus, Casablanca …

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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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, Jasmin (2020) or Ciao?

Ciao takes 5 of 6 categories. Jasmin (2020) is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Jasmin (2020) for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jasmin (2020) or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Jasmin (2020) 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmin (2020) or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Jasmin (2020) 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmin (2020) and Ciao smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cumin, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Jasmin (2020) or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Jasmin (2020) suits daytime wear; Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmin (2020) and Ciao?

Jasmin (2020) has top notes of Cyclamen, Cumin, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Casablanca Lily and French Narcissus, a base of Plum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Mate. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.