Fragrance comparison

Michael Jordan vs Objet Céleste

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 656 ratings analysed

Michael Jordan

3.52416 votes

Rank #19,499 WoodyAromatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Objet Céleste

Volnay

3.91240 votes

Rank #5,459 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Objet Céleste takes 6 of 7 categories.

Michael Jordan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Objet Céleste
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Michael Jordan1/7

Objet Céleste6/7

Ratings & consensus: Objet Céleste
Community sentiment: Objet Céleste
Longevity: Objet Céleste
Sillage & projection: Objet Céleste
Value for money: Michael Jordan
Versatility: Objet Céleste
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Objet Céleste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael JordanMichael Jordan

Objet CélesteVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winnerObjet CélesteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

396 votes

34%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerObjet CélesteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityObjet Céleste

SillageObjet Céleste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMichael JordanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

powdery100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressGrapefruitLemonGeraniumCognacCedar NeedlesBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Juniper BerriesFirLavenderIncenseGreen TeaClary SageCloves

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top

Clary SageBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PeonyJasmine

Base

Powdery NotesAlmondVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskWoody NotesClovesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Cloves and Musk. 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

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer47

Fall89

Winter58

Day100

Night40

Category winnerObjet CélesteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men5

Unisex24

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,459

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerObjet CélesteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Jordan is a brisk woody aromatic with a sporty, old-school feel. It opens bright with grapefruit and lemon, then turns greener and spicier through juniper, lavender, fir and incense before settling into a dry musky sandalwood base. It suits someone who wants a clean, affordable daily scent with a masculine edg…

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Objet Céleste is a soft, powdery floral built around almond, peony, musk and a lightly soapy clean finish. It opens brighter and more aromatic than the dry-down suggests, then settles into something calm, creamy and refined. It suits shoppers who like elegant, feminine-leaning scents with a vintage touch rather than …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Michael Jordan or Objet Céleste?

Objet Céleste takes 6 of 7 categories. Michael Jordan is rated 3.52/5 from 416 votes; Objet Céleste is rated 3.91/5 from 240 votes. Choose Michael Jordan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Objet Céleste for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Jordan or Objet Céleste?

Objet Céleste lasts longest (Objet Céleste 77/100, Michael Jordan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Jordan or Objet Céleste?

Objet Céleste projects furthest (Objet Céleste 62/100, Michael Jordan 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Jordan and Objet Céleste smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Cloves and Musk.

Is Michael Jordan or Objet Céleste better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Michael Jordan and Objet Céleste?

Michael Jordan has top notes of Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Fir, Lavender and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Objet Céleste has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peony and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Almond, Vanilla and Siam Benzoin.