Fragrance comparison

JD Sous Bois vs M’Lady in Havana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

JD Sous Bois

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.1226 votes

Rank #45,059 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

M’Lady in Havana

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #51,737 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JD Sous Bois takes 4 of 4 categories.

JD Sous Bois
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
M’Lady in Havana
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

JD Sous Bois4/4

M’Lady in Havana0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JD Sous Bois
Sillage & projection: JD Sous Bois
Value for money: JD Sous Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JD Sous Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JD Sous BoisJD Jeffrey Dame

M’Lady in HavanaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJD Sous Bois

SillageJD Sous Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJD Sous BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

woody84%

violet77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

cacao84%

amber77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskVioletCivetMimosaOrange BlossomAlmondGeraniumIrisBenzoinNeroliRoseMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CacaoToffeeBenzoinVioletPatchouliTobaccoCoffeeMadagascar VanillaOrange BlossomNeroliFloral bouquetTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Neroli. Durations are only published for M’Lady in Havana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night57

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 29%Casual 22%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,059

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJD Sous BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JD Sous Bois by JD Jeffrey Dame takes classic French woodland perfumery and softens its edges. The opening sparks with bright bergamot and lemon before yielding to a dense heart of powdery iris, sweet mimosa, and violet leaf. As it settles, clean musk blends with earthy moss, cedarwood, and a quiet purr of civet that …

Reviews →

M’Lady in Havana by The Dua Brand brings together a lush floral core with the cozy richness of a Cuban cigar lounge. The opening introduces a sweet mix of juicy pear, orange blossom, and bright neroli before settling into an indulgent blend of roasted coffee, rich cacao, and warm tobacco leaves. Smooth Madagascar vani…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, JD Sous Bois or M’Lady in Havana?

JD Sous Bois takes 4 of 4 categories. JD Sous Bois is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; M’Lady in Havana is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose JD Sous Bois for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose M’Lady in Havana for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, JD Sous Bois or M’Lady in Havana?

JD Sous Bois lasts longest (JD Sous Bois 86/100, M’Lady in Havana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JD Sous Bois or M’Lady in Havana?

JD Sous Bois projects furthest (JD Sous Bois 63/100, M’Lady in Havana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JD Sous Bois and M’Lady in Havana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Neroli.