Jasmin (2020) vs Obscenity
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.
Jasmin (2020)Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ObscenityChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jasmin (2020)1/3
Obscenity2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Obscenity
- Sillage & projection
- Obscenity
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jasmin (2020)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jasmin (2020)Le GalionObscenityBruce LaBruceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
26%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
38 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityObscenity
SillageObscenity
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
floral84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
woody61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CyclamenCuminPetitgrainOrange
Heart3 to 5 hours
Chinese JasmineJasmine SambacCasablanca LilyFrench NarcissusYlang-Ylang
Base5 to 8 hours
PlumOakmossVetiverMatePatchouliLeather
Top
AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesCumin, Plum, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Jasmin (2020), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer53
Fall73
Winter20
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,820
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#62,589
PerfumerKim Weisswange
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerJasmin (2020)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJasmin (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 …
Reviews →Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…
Reviews →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 Obscenity?
Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Jasmin (2020) is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Jasmin (2020) for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Jasmin (2020) or Obscenity?
They last about the same: Obscenity 80/100, Jasmin (2020) 79/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Jasmin (2020) or Obscenity?
Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Jasmin (2020) 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jasmin (2020) and Obscenity smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Cumin, Plum, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is Jasmin (2020) or Obscenity better for summer or winter?
Jasmin (2020) suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jasmin (2020) and Obscenity?
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. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.
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