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Johan JB vs Zahi

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

Updated 63 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Johan JB

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Zahi

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Johan JB3/6
Zahi3/6
Ratings & consensus
Zahi
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Johan JB
Sillage & projection
Johan JB
Value for money
Zahi
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Johan JB
Fragranxe ranking
Zahi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Johan JBJohan B
ZahiPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 15%Had 31%Want 54%
4.00/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 49%Had 3%Want 49%
Category winnerZahiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

49%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
10%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityJohan JB

SillageJohan JB

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value67
Category winnerZahiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
amber61%
fruity100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
fresh69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GrapesBlack CurrantAppleMarigoldOrangePear
Heart2-3 hrs
MagnoliaOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
IncenseAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
PearApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
VanillaJasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberDry WoodPatchouli
Category winnerJohan JBLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring77
Summer100
Fall64
Winter27
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Men26
Unisex32
Women42
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerZahiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Johan JB by Johan B kicks off with a loud, juicy splash of purple grapes, crisp green apple, and sweet sliced pear. It is vibrant and unapologetically bright. The first five minutes carry a sharp solvent punch before the sugars calm down. Once the mist settles on skin, a sunny bouquet of orange blossom, clean jasmine,…

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Zahi by Paris Corner brings a bright, crisp crunch of fresh apple and ripe pear right to the front. As that juicy start settles, a gentle bouquet of jasmine and rose emerges, softened by a smooth splash of sweet vanilla. The base brings grounded warmth with dry wood, patchouli, and golden amber, giving the airy orchar…

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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, Johan JB or Zahi?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Johan JB is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Zahi is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes. Choose Johan JB for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zahi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Johan JB or Zahi?

Johan JB lasts longest (Johan JB 67/100, Zahi 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Johan JB or Zahi?

Johan JB projects furthest (Johan JB 56/100, Zahi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Johan JB and Zahi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Johan JB or Zahi better for summer or winter?

Johan JB suits daytime wear; Zahi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Johan JB and Zahi?

Johan JB has top notes of Grapes, Black Currant, Apple and Marigold, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Zahi has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Dry Wood and Patchouli.

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