Fragrance comparison

Jolene vs Smolderose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Jolene

Na Nin

—0 votes

Rank #71,714 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Smolderose

January Scent Project

3.7572 votes

Rank #15,035 SmokyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smolderose takes 1 of 1 categories.

Jolene
Choose it for a amber and citrus character.
Smolderose
Choose it for a smoky and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jolene0/1

Smolderose1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smolderose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoleneNa Nin

SmolderoseJanuary Scent Project

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.75/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

35%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

4%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

rose53%

powdery42%

smoky100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperAngelicaMandarin OrangeAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemongrassMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

Bourbon RoseRose GeraniumBlack PepperAngelicaCorianderHoneyGalbanum

Base

SmokeLabdanumCastoreumBirchAgarwood (Oud)TobaccoPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring26

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,714

PerfumerKate Jennings

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,035

PerfumerJohn Biebel

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSmolderoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jolene reads as a soft amber floral with a bright citrus opening and a gentle peppery spark. Mandarin orange and black pepper lift the first impression, while rose and angelica keep the heart airy rather than heavy. As it settles, the scent looks likely to turn musky, powdery, and warm. It may suit someone who likes f…

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Smolderose opens with an unexpected spike of tart lemongrass and juicy mandarin orange before rapidly pivoting into a dark, resinous floral heart. Bourbon rose absolute and rose geranium provide a lush botanical core, but they are immediately spiked with crushed black pepper, herbal angelica, and sticky honey. Rather …

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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.

Do Jolene and Smolderose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Jolene or Smolderose better for summer or winter?

Smolderose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jolene and Smolderose?

Jolene features Black Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Rose. Smolderose has top notes of Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Bourbon Rose, Rose Geranium, Black Pepper and Angelica, a base of Smoke, Labdanum, Castoreum and Birch.