Fragrance comparison

Mademoiselle N. 12 vs Une Belle Journee

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Mademoiselle N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.888 votes

Rank #58,872 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Une Belle Journee

Paul Emilien

3.8656 votes

Rank #17,179 RoseFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Une Belle Journee takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mademoiselle N. 12
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Une Belle Journee
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mademoiselle N. 121/4

Une Belle Journee3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Une Belle Journee
Sillage & projection: Une Belle Journee
Value for money: Mademoiselle N. 12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Une Belle Journee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mademoiselle N. 12Parfums Constantine

Une Belle JourneePaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.86/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

41%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityUne Belle Journee

SillageUne Belle Journee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

green61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

JasminePeonyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarSugar CaneFrench labdanum

Top

Turkish RoseLimeMintIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseGeraniumViolet LeafPeonyImmortelleJasminePink Pepper

Base

LeatherOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Jasmine, Peony and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 12, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer67

Fall73

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,179

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerUne Belle JourneeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 12 hits the air with a brisk crackle of tart lemon and crushed mint. The initial spray delivers an immediate cooling rush. It feels like cracking open a frosty glass of sparkling citrus water on an oppressive July afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into …

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Une Belle Journee opens with a brisk snap of crushed mint, tart lime, and dewy Turkish rose. The initial citrus burst quickly pivots toward a green, botanical heart where violet leaf, geranium, and peppery immortelle create an herbal, tea-like dryness. As the floral sharpness settles, subtle powdery iris and pink pepp…

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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, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee takes 3 of 4 categories. Mademoiselle N. 12 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Une Belle Journee is rated 3.86/5 from 56 votes. Choose Mademoiselle N. 12 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Une Belle Journee for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee lasts longest (Une Belle Journee 77/100, Mademoiselle N. 12 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee projects furthest (Une Belle Journee 64/100, Mademoiselle N. 12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mademoiselle N. 12 and Une Belle Journee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Jasmine, Peony and Pink Pepper.

Is Mademoiselle N. 12 or Une Belle Journee better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle N. 12 suits daytime wear; Une Belle Journee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mademoiselle N. 12 and Une Belle Journee?

Mademoiselle N. 12 has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Pink Pepper, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sugar Cane and French labdanum. Une Belle Journee has top notes of Turkish Rose, Lime, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Peony, a base of Leather and Oakmoss.