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Jicky vs Forget Me Not 勿忘我

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

Updated 2,767 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Jicky

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Forget Me Not 勿忘我

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

Jicky1/1
Forget Me Not 勿忘我0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
Jicky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JickyGuerlain
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
2.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

2,764 votes

0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate33
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood
Top
CarnationPeachBitter OrangeBergamotRoseBrazilian RosewoodAldehydes
Heart
ClovesRosemaryGardeniaVioletOrchidOrris RootJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
SpicesIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer67
Fall100
Winter66
Day100
Night46

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex61
Women32

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#68,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJickyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

Reviews →

Forget Me Not reads as a spicy floral with an old fashioned tilt, built around carnation, clove, powdery iris and soft woods. The peach and citrus notes suggest a brighter opening, but the overall profile looks drier, warmer and more textured than fruity. This suits someone who enjoys floral perfumes with spice, moss …

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, Jicky or Forget Me Not 勿忘我?

Jicky takes 1 of 1 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; Forget Me Not 勿忘我 is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Forget Me Not 勿忘我 for a warm spicy and woody character.

Do Jicky and Forget Me Not 勿忘我 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Jicky or Forget Me Not 勿忘我 better for summer or winter?

Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and Forget Me Not 勿忘我?

Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin. Forget Me Not 勿忘我 has top notes of Carnation, Peach, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Rosemary, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Spices, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood.

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