Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 9,312 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jicky

Guerlain

4.152,764 votes

Rank #2,506 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,057 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jicky
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Jicky4/7

L'Air du Temps3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jicky
Community sentiment: Jicky
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps
Value for money: L'Air du Temps
Versatility: Jicky
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jicky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JickyGuerlain

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerJickyRating 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

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerJickyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageL'Air du Temps

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%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

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex61

Women32

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#3,057

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

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 …

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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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, Jicky or L'Air du Temps?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or L'Air du Temps?

Projection is very close: L'Air du Temps 59/100, Jicky 58/100 for sillage.

Do Jicky and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Jicky or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jicky and L'Air du Temps?

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. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.