Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs L'Air du Temps Noel

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,791 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jicky

Guerlain

4.152,764 votes

Rank #2,506 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

L'Air du Temps Noel

Nina Ricci

4.0427 votes

Rank #21,720 WoodyPowdery

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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, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps Noel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jicky4/7

L'Air du Temps Noel3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jicky
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps Noel
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Noel
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Noel
Value for money: Jicky
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 Temps NoelNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.04/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%

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

30%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerL'Air du Temps NoelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Noel

SillageL'Air du Temps Noel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerJickyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

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

RoseCarnationBergamotPeachNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

JasmineVioletRosemaryOrris RootYlang-YlangGardeniaClovesOrchid

Base

MuskVetiverSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossCedar

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

Spring50

Summer42

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex61

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#21,720

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews10

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 Noel by Nina Ricci puts Francis Fabron's classic 1948 formula inside a rare 2008 black crystal Lalique flacon. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, bergamot, and rosewood, creating a vintage soapy aura that immediately signals classic French perfumery. As the scent settles on skin…

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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 Noel?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; L'Air du Temps Noel is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Noel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

L'Air du Temps Noel lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Noel 69/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps Noel projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Noel 61/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and L'Air du Temps Noel 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 L'Air du Temps Noel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps Noel is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps Noel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Noel has top notes of Rose, Carnation, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Rosemary and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Spices and Iris.