Fragrance comparison

Jetlag vs Lumiere Du Desert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

Jetlag

Azzaro

3.6880 votes

Rank #16,607 Warm SpicyCitrus

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere Du Desert

Choix

3.5223 votes

Rank #61,255 WoodyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Jetlag
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lumiere Du Desert
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jetlag2/5

Lumiere Du Desert2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jetlag
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumiere Du Desert
Sillage & projection: Lumiere Du Desert
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jetlag

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JetlagAzzaro

Lumiere Du DesertChoix

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 1%Want 61%

Category winnerJetlagRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

39%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Du Desert

SillageLumiere Du Desert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

oud91%

patchouli83%

earthy74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitLemonPepper

Heart

Tea RoseIncenseCinnamon

Base

CedarPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonCardamomIncenseGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberCinnamonCoriander

Base6-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Incense. Durations are only published for Lumiere Du Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer9

Fall100

Winter73

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,607

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#61,255

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJetlagHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jetlag by Azzaro is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men that centers on a blend of crisp grapefruit, cardamom, and incense. Launched in 2006, this scent offers an energizing profile ideal for casual daily wear or travel. It settles into a woody patchouli base that feels clean and modern on the skin during spring days.

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Lumiere Du Desert by Choix opens with a bright flash of tart lemon and grapefruit paired with zesty cardamom, but it settles quickly into a dark, smoky resinous warmth. The heart highlights earthy cypriol oil, sweet cinnamon, and golden amber, creating a dry desert breeze vibe. In the base, deep agarwood oud and earth…

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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, Jetlag or Lumiere Du Desert?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Jetlag is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; Lumiere Du Desert is rated 3.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose Jetlag for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lumiere Du Desert for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jetlag or Lumiere Du Desert?

Lumiere Du Desert lasts longest (Lumiere Du Desert 78/100, Jetlag 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jetlag or Lumiere Du Desert?

Lumiere Du Desert projects furthest (Lumiere Du Desert 75/100, Jetlag 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jetlag and Lumiere Du Desert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Incense.

Is Jetlag or Lumiere Du Desert better for summer or winter?

Lumiere Du Desert suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jetlag and Lumiere Du Desert?

Jetlag has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Tea Rose, Incense and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Lumiere Du Desert has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Incense and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.