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Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille vs Khayal

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

Updated 538 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khayal takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Khayal

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille3/7
Khayal4/7
Ratings & consensus
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Community sentiment
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Longevity
Khayal
Sillage & projection
Khayal
Value for money
Khayal
Versatility
Khayal
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRoger & Gallet
KhayalPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 500 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 60%Had 6%Want 34%
Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

490 votes

32%Love
32%Like
34%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityKhayal

SillageKhayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value77
Category winnerKhayalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
warm spicy30%
citrus100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
musky48%
powdery30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Amalfi LemonBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
PetitgrainRosemaryNeroliCarnationRose
Base
CloveMyrtleCedarVetiverMuskWhite AmberSandalwood
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotOrange
Heart1 to 2 hours
White GrapefruitWoody Notes
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Musk and White Amber. Durations are only published for Khayal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall35
Winter24
Day100
Night7
Category winnerKhayalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men28
Unisex66
Women6
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#19,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is a brisk old-school eau de cologne built around bright lemon, bergamot, orange and green neroli facets. It smells clean, tangy and lightly herbal, with a touch of spice and soft woods underneath. It suits hot weather, post-shower wear and anyone who enjoys classic citrus refreshers mo…

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Khayal by PARIS CORNER delivers a bright, clean wash of citrus and soft woods designed for simple daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet orange, creating an immediate sensation of fresh fruit and sunny morning air. As the initial sparkle settles, white grapefruit and dry woody notes a…

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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 Marie Farina Extra Vieille or Khayal?

Khayal takes 4 of 7 categories. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is rated 4.12/5 from 500 votes; Khayal is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes. Choose Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Khayal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille or Khayal?

Khayal lasts longest (Khayal 59/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille or Khayal?

Projection is very close: Khayal 47/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 46/100 for sillage.

Do Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille and Khayal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Musk and White Amber.

Is Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille or Khayal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille and Khayal?

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Neroli and Carnation, a base of Clove, Myrtle, Cedar and Vetiver. Khayal has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of White Grapefruit and Woody Notes, a base of Musk and White Amber.

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