Fragrance comparison

Jules (2016) vs Lime Spirit

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 381 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jules (2016)

Dior · 2016

4.33367 votes

Rank #1,317 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Lime Spirit

Anima Vinci

3.7114 votes

Rank #42,660 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jules (2016) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Jules (2016)
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Lime Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jules (2016)4/4

Lime Spirit0/4

Ratings & consensus: Jules (2016)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jules (2016)
Sillage & projection: Jules (2016)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Lime SpiritAnima Vinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 367 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 11%Had 9%Want 80%

Category winnerJules (2016)Rating 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

14%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityJules (2016)

SillageJules (2016)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh91%

woody83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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

BergamotCitrusesOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerCardamomPink PepperLavenderPepperwood or Hercules ClubNeroliHedioneBlack Pepper

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliLeatherMossAmber

InformationalShared notesHedione, Black Pepper, 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,317

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2016

Reviews89

Overall rank#42,660

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Lime Spirit opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and bitter citrus zest. As the top notes settle, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom add a warm spicy bite alongside fresh lavender. The base grounds the composition in dry cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk. It offers a bitter herbal freshness for warm su…

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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 Lime Spirit?

Jules (2016) takes 4 of 4 categories. Jules (2016) is rated 4.33/5 from 367 votes; Lime Spirit is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Jules (2016) for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Lime Spirit for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jules (2016) or Lime Spirit?

Jules (2016) lasts longest (Jules (2016) 73/100, Lime Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jules (2016) or Lime Spirit?

Jules (2016) projects furthest (Jules (2016) 67/100, Lime Spirit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jules (2016) and Lime Spirit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hedione, Black Pepper, Leather and Cedar.

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

Lime Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Lime Spirit has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.