Fragrance comparison

Jour d'Hermes Absolu vs Dazzle Celebration

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,208 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Hermès · 2014

3.943,193 votes

Rank #1,026 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Dazzle Celebration

Hinode

3.8015 votes

Rank #51,352 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dazzle Celebration
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jour d'Hermes Absolu3/5

Dazzle Celebration2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Sillage & projection: Dazzle Celebration
Value for money: Dazzle Celebration
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jour d'Hermes AbsoluHermès

Dazzle CelebrationHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 3,193 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 33%Want 32%

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,918 votes

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJour d'Hermes Absolu

SillageDazzle Celebration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDazzle CelebrationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

woody70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitApricot Blossom

Heart

GardeniaFloral NotesJasmine Sambac

Base

Woody NotesOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

ChampagneMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLitchiRose

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacGardeniaFreesiaOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliCacao PodVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Gardenia and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Dazzle Celebration, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

Party 41%Date 32%Casual 18%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,026

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2014

Reviews235

Overall rank#51,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jour d'Hermes Absolu by Hermès opens with a juicy splash of tart pink grapefruit and soft, velvety apricot blossom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy gardenia and Sambac jasmine takes over, creating a warm, golden floral aura that smells like sunlight on fresh petals. The base grounds the bouquet w…

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Dazzle Celebration by Hinode opens with a sparkling splash of bubbly champagne, sweet litchi, and bright mandarin orange that immediately sets a festive, party-ready mood. As the initial fizzy sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of creamy gardenia, jasmine sambac, and freesia takes over the heart, keeping the scent femi…

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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, Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Dazzle Celebration?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories. Jour d'Hermes Absolu is rated 3.94/5 from 3,193 votes; Dazzle Celebration is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Jour d'Hermes Absolu for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dazzle Celebration for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Dazzle Celebration?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu lasts longest (Jour d'Hermes Absolu 71/100, Dazzle Celebration 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Dazzle Celebration?

Projection is very close: Dazzle Celebration 63/100, Jour d'Hermes Absolu 62/100 for sillage.

Do Jour d'Hermes Absolu and Dazzle Celebration smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Gardenia and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Dazzle Celebration better for summer or winter?

Dazzle Celebration suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jour d'Hermes Absolu and Dazzle Celebration?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu has top notes of Grapefruit and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Gardenia, Floral Notes and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Dazzle Celebration has top notes of Champagne, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Freesia and Orchid, a base of Patchouli, Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Praline.