Fragrance comparison

Jules (2016) vs Jules

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 863 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jules (2016)

Dior · 2016

4.33367 votes

Rank #1,317 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Jules

Dior · 1980

4.34496 votes

Rank #1,666 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jules (2016) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jules (2016)
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Jules
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Jules (2016)4/7

Jules3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jules
Community sentiment: Jules
Longevity: Jules (2016)
Sillage & projection: Jules (2016)
Value for money: Jules (2016)
Versatility: Jules
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jules (2016)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jules (2016)Dior

JulesDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 367 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.34/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerJulesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

367 votes

53%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

496 votes

Category winnerJulesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJules (2016)

SillageJules (2016)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerJules (2016)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh91%

woody83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

mossy77%

floral69%

leather61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumHerbal Notes

Heart

CyclamenHedioneBlack Pepper

Base

FirLeatherCedar

Top

LavenderArtemisiaCarawayBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseBasilCedarCyclamenSandalwoodJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherFirMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Fir, Leather and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer33

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night99

Category winnerJulesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,317

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2016

Reviews89

Overall rank#1,666

PerfumerJean Martel

Launched1980

Reviews58

Category winnerJules (2016)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Jules (2016) is a bracing aromatic green fragrance that cuts straight through modern perfume trends with bitter botanicals, crisp woods, and vintage leather. It opens with an immediate snap of sharp Iranian galbanum and crushed green garden herbs, delivering a raw freshness like snapping cold pine twigs in a damp…

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Jules by Dior is a dry, aromatic green fragrance that cuts through modern sweetness with crisp herbs and rugged leather. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter artemisia, French lavender, and spicy caraway seed, delivering an immediate fresh barbershop character. As it settles, earthy carnation, cedar wood, and…

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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, Jules (2016) or Jules?

Jules (2016) takes 4 of 7 categories. Jules (2016) is rated 4.33/5 from 367 votes; Jules is rated 4.34/5 from 496 votes. Choose Jules (2016) for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Jules for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jules (2016) or Jules?

They last about the same: Jules (2016) 73/100, Jules 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jules (2016) or Jules?

Projection is very close: Jules (2016) 67/100, Jules 65/100 for sillage.

Do Jules (2016) and Jules smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Fir, Leather and Cedar.

Is Jules (2016) or Jules better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jules is the stronger pick. For winter, Jules (2016) is the stronger pick. Jules suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jules (2016) and Jules?

Jules (2016) has top notes of Galbanum and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Hedione and Black Pepper, a base of Fir, Leather and Cedar. Jules has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Basil and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Fir and Musk.