Fragrance comparison

Jonah vs Message In A Perfume

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Jonah

Jinx Smells

5.002 votes

Rank #39,739 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Message In A Perfume

Mark Buxton

3.6282 votes

Rank #26,306 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Message In A Perfume takes 1 of 1 categories.

Jonah
Choose it for a amber and animalic character.
Message In A Perfume
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jonah0/1

Message In A Perfume1/1

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: Message In A Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JonahJinx Smells

Message In A PerfumeMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

3.62/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

animalic92%

floral84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both animalic, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitOrange BlossomBlackcurrantNeroliYuzu

Heart

White LotusJasmine SambacSandalwoodChampacaMyrrhRoseIris

Base

AmbergrisCambodian OudNatural MuskLabdanumCivet

Top30 to 45 minutes

MagnoliaYlang-YlangNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose Oil

Base3 to 5 hours

CivetAmbergrisSandalwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Message In A Perfume, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring90

Summer71

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex25

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,739

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,306

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMessage In A PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jonah by Jinx Smells is a rich oriental floral perfume that opens with a tart flash of pink grapefruit, crisp neroli, and tangy yuzu. As the bright citrus initial burst settles on skin, a lush heart emerges, pairing sweet champaca and white lotus with powdery iris, velvety rose, and a touch of smoky myrrh. The true fo…

Reviews →

Message In A Perfume by Mark Buxton presents a bright white floral profile backed by an animalic, musky foundation. The opening brings an instant splash of crisp neroli and lush magnolia, supported by the creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang. As the initial brightness settles, orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and rose oil u…

Reviews →

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, Jonah or Message In A Perfume?

Message In A Perfume takes 1 of 1 categories. Jonah is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Message In A Perfume is rated 3.62/5 from 82 votes. Choose Jonah for a amber and animalic character. Choose Message In A Perfume for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Jonah and Message In A Perfume smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Sandalwood.

Is Jonah or Message In A Perfume better for summer or winter?

Message In A Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jonah and Message In A Perfume?

Jonah has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant and Neroli, heart notes of White Lotus, Jasmine Sambac, Sandalwood and Champaca, a base of Ambergris, Cambodian Oud, Natural Musk and Labdanum. Message In A Perfume has top notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose Oil, a base of Civet, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Labdanum.