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Lucia vs Un Jour

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

Updated 1,193 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Jour takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Lucia

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Un Jour

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lucia2/7
Un Jour4/7
Ratings & consensus
Un Jour
Community sentiment
Un Jour
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Un Jour
Value for money
Lucia
Versatility
Un Jour
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lucia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LuciaOriflame
Un JourCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.58/ 5 · 1,145 votes
Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%
Category winnerUn JourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
15%Love
56%Like
6%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

1,129 votes

33%Love
48%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerUn JourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageUn Jour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value60
Category winnerLuciaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
woody69%
green61%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MagnoliaAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantIvyMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineHyacinthOrchidRoseViolet
Base
PeachSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesBlackberryDamask Plum
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesPeachCassisPineappleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
HyacinthJasmineLilyMagnoliaYlang-Ylang
Base6-8 hrs
Muskoak mossPalisander RosewoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Un Jour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night41
Category winnerUn JourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex2
Women97
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#37,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuciaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lucia by Oriflame is a clean, bright floral with citrus, magnolia, jasmine and soft fruit over musk and sandalwood. Wearers often compare it to a lighter, soapier take on Dior J'adore, with a crisp spring feel rather than a deep or sensual mood. It suits daytime, office wear and easy warm-weather use, especially if yo…

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Un Jour by Charles Jourdan opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tangy cassis before softening into luscious ripe peach. The initial ten seconds carry a brisk solvent snap, yet the scent warms quickly on clean skin. Soon, a rich bouquet of springtime hyacinth, heady jasmine, and crea…

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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, Lucia or Un Jour?

Un Jour takes 4 of 7 categories. Lucia is rated 3.58/5 from 1,145 votes; Un Jour is rated 3.98/5 from 48 votes. Choose Lucia for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Un Jour for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lucia or Un Jour?

They last about the same: Lucia 60/100, Un Jour 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lucia or Un Jour?

Un Jour projects furthest (Un Jour 60/100, Lucia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lucia and Un Jour smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Lucia or Un Jour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Jour is the stronger pick. For winter, Un Jour is the stronger pick. Un Jour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lucia and Un Jour?

Lucia has top notes of Magnolia, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Ivy, heart notes of Jasmine, Hyacinth, Orchid and Rose, a base of Peach, Sandalwood, Musk and Woody Notes. Un Jour has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, oak moss, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.

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