JCC No. 2 vs White Tea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JCC No. 2 takes 7 of 7 categories.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
White TeaChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JCC No. 27/7
White Tea0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- JCC No. 2
- Community sentiment
- JCC No. 2
- Longevity
- JCC No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- JCC No. 2
- Value for money
- JCC No. 2
- Versatility
- JCC No. 2
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- JCC No. 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JCC No. 2CastelbajacWhite TeaBerkeley SquareWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
3.37/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 32%Had 28%Want 40%
Category winnerJCC No. 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
17%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJCC No. 2
SillageJCC No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJCC No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
green92%
herbal84%
fresh77%
lavender69%
white floral61%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
Top
TeaAmalfi Lemon
Heart
SageLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaTincture of Rose
Base
MuskAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for JCC No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring83
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night–
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,377
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerJCC No. 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCastelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…
Reviews →White Tea by Berkeley Square offers a crisp, green aromatic experience for women. Built around fresh tea leaves and zesty Amalfi lemon, it provides a clean, understated profile. This fragrance is intended for casual daytime wear, particularly on warm spring mornings when you want a light, unobtrusive scent that remain…
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, JCC No. 2 or White Tea?
JCC No. 2 takes 7 of 7 categories. JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes; White Tea is rated 3.37/5 from 43 votes. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose White Tea for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, JCC No. 2 or White Tea?
JCC No. 2 lasts longest (JCC No. 2 81/100, White Tea 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, JCC No. 2 or White Tea?
JCC No. 2 projects furthest (JCC No. 2 73/100, White Tea 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do JCC No. 2 and White Tea smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.
Is JCC No. 2 or White Tea better for summer or winter?
For summer, White Tea is the stronger pick. For winter, JCC No. 2 is the stronger pick. JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear; White Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in JCC No. 2 and White Tea?
JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum. White Tea has top notes of Tea and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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