Fragrance comparison

London vs Jaguar Essentially

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

Rank #52,435 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Jaguar Essentially

Jaguar

3.9750 votes

Rank #12,785 PowderyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaguar Essentially takes 4 of 5 categories.

London
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jaguar Essentially
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

London1/5

Jaguar Essentially4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonPussy Deluxe

Jaguar EssentiallyJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

3.97/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

35%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJaguar Essentially

SillageJaguar Essentially

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

powdery100%

white floral92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

Top

FreesiaAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCloveHeliotropeYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberoak mossMuskOrris RootBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Spring33

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,785

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJaguar EssentiallyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

Reviews →

Jaguar Essentially is a floral chypre released in 1998 that balances bright citrus top notes like bergamot and mandarin with a soft heart of jasmine and lily of the valley. It settles into a warm, powdery base of sandalwood and vanilla that feels comfortable during winter office days or relaxed evenings at home.

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, London or Jaguar Essentially?

Jaguar Essentially takes 4 of 5 categories. London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Jaguar Essentially is rated 3.97/5 from 50 votes. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Essentially for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Jaguar Essentially?

Jaguar Essentially lasts longest (Jaguar Essentially 81/100, London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Jaguar Essentially?

Jaguar Essentially projects furthest (Jaguar Essentially 71/100, London 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Jaguar Essentially smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Heliotrope.

Is London or Jaguar Essentially better for summer or winter?

London suits daytime wear; Jaguar Essentially suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Jaguar Essentially?

London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk. Jaguar Essentially has top notes of Freesia, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and oak moss.