Fragrance comparison

Jimmy vs YSL Paris L'Edition Venini

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Jimmy

FZOTIC

3.9522 votes

Rank #22,495 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

YSL Paris L'Edition Venini

Yves Saint Laurent

3.9623 votes

Rank #17,468 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Jimmy
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
YSL Paris L'Edition Venini
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Jimmy2/4

YSL Paris L'Edition Venini2/4

Ratings & consensus: YSL Paris L'Edition Venini
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jimmy
Sillage & projection: Jimmy
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: YSL Paris L'Edition Venini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JimmyFZOTIC

YSL Paris L'Edition VeniniYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.96/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

Category winnerYSL Paris L'Edition VeniniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

43%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJimmy

SillageJimmy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

aquatic69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Violet LeavesHeliotropeSandalwood

Top

RoseCurrant budsHawthornGreen NotesMimosaOrange BlossomBergamotNasturtium

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilyJasmineVioletLime (Linden) BlossomOrrisYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskIrisAmberCedarHeliotropeOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Jimmy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,495

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,468

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerYSL Paris L'Edition VeniniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Jimmy is an uplifting floral chypre built on crisp daytime brightness. Bruno Fazzolari crafted this niche perfume around zesty lemon, peppery geranium, dewy rose, and crushed violet leaves. It smells like stepping into a sunlit conservatory right after a morning rainstorm. You get a sharp citrus pop up front th…

Reviews →

YSL Paris L'Edition Venini by Yves Saint Laurent delivers a luxurious celebration of classic French floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sparkling rush of green hyacinth, tart currant buds, and zesty bergamot that quickly gives way to a lush heart of Moroccan rose, sweet violet, and delicate lily-of-the-valley…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jimmy or YSL Paris L'Edition Venini?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jimmy is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; YSL Paris L'Edition Venini is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes. Choose Jimmy for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose YSL Paris L'Edition Venini for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jimmy or YSL Paris L'Edition Venini?

Jimmy lasts longest (Jimmy 80/100, YSL Paris L'Edition Venini 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jimmy or YSL Paris L'Edition Venini?

Jimmy projects furthest (Jimmy 83/100, YSL Paris L'Edition Venini 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jimmy and YSL Paris L'Edition Venini smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.

Is Jimmy or YSL Paris L'Edition Venini better for summer or winter?

Jimmy suits daytime wear; YSL Paris L'Edition Venini suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jimmy and YSL Paris L'Edition Venini?

Jimmy has top notes of Lemon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Violet Leaves, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. YSL Paris L'Edition Venini has top notes of Rose, Currant buds, Hawthorn and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Iris, Amber and Cedar.