Fragrance comparison

Jean-Louis Scherrer vs Prophecy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,582 ratings analysed

Jean-Louis Scherrer

4.181,535 votes

Rank #107 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Prophecy

Prince Matchabelli

4.4347 votes

Rank #15,064 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prophecy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jean-Louis Scherrer
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Prophecy
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jean-Louis Scherrer3/7

Prophecy4/7

Ratings & consensus: Prophecy
Community sentiment: Prophecy
Longevity: Jean-Louis Scherrer
Sillage & projection: Jean-Louis Scherrer
Value for money: Prophecy
Versatility: Prophecy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean-Louis Scherrer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jean-Louis ScherrerJean-Louis Scherrer

ProphecyPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,535 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%

Category winnerProphecyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,173 votes

57%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityJean-Louis Scherrer

SillageJean-Louis Scherrer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerProphecyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

earthy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesHiacynthAldehydesCassiaViolet

Heart

Orris RootRoseCarnationJasmineGardeniaTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverCivetCedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLilyPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall80

Winter93

Day100

Night74

Category winnerProphecyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex58

Women39

Men12

Unisex52

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#107

PerfumerJosette Ramisse

Launched—

Reviews258

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerJean-Louis ScherrerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean-Louis Scherrer starts with a sharp blast of galbanum and cold hyacinth, bringing to mind wet garden soil after a heavy rain. It avoids the soft sweetness of modern releases, relying instead on a crisp, bitter green profile that feels incredibly deliberate. As the scent settles on the skin, a dry floral heart of c…

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Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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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, Jean-Louis Scherrer or Prophecy?

Prophecy takes 4 of 7 categories. Jean-Louis Scherrer is rated 4.18/5 from 1,535 votes; Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes. Choose Jean-Louis Scherrer for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean-Louis Scherrer or Prophecy?

Jean-Louis Scherrer lasts longest (Jean-Louis Scherrer 79/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jean-Louis Scherrer or Prophecy?

Jean-Louis Scherrer projects furthest (Jean-Louis Scherrer 68/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jean-Louis Scherrer and Prophecy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Jean-Louis Scherrer or Prophecy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jean-Louis Scherrer and Prophecy?

Jean-Louis Scherrer has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Aldehydes and Cassia, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Civet and Cedar. Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.