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Judith vs Ellen Tracy

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

Updated 1,102 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ellen Tracy takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Judith

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Ellen Tracy

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Judith0/5
Ellen Tracy5/5
Ratings & consensus
Ellen Tracy
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ellen Tracy
Sillage & projection
Ellen Tracy
Value for money
Ellen Tracy
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ellen Tracy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JudithJudith Muller
Ellen TracyEllen Tracy
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%
3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%
Category winnerEllen TracyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

25%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityEllen Tracy

SillageEllen Tracy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value80
Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
floral84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthBergamotLemonOrange
Heart
CarnationJasmineRoseOrris RootCyclamenOrchidYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarAmberOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCaramelCinnamon
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring81
Summer62
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night37
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerEllen TracyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Judith by Judith Muller is a complex floral-woody fragrance launched in 1975. This vintage scent opens with sharp, bracing aldehydes paired with citrus and hyacinth. On the skin, it transforms into a creamy, resinous blend featuring jasmine, orris root, and ylang-ylang. It performs beautifully in spring and autumn, of…

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Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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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, Judith or Ellen Tracy?

Ellen Tracy takes 5 of 5 categories. Judith is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Judith for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Judith or Ellen Tracy?

They last about the same: Ellen Tracy 61/100, Judith 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Judith or Ellen Tracy?

Ellen Tracy projects furthest (Ellen Tracy 54/100, Judith 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Judith and Ellen Tracy smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose.

Is Judith or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?

Judith suits evening wear; Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Judith and Ellen Tracy?

Judith has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.

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