Fragrance comparison

Nᵒ124 Steel vs Jardin de Paris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Nᵒ124 Steel

Stradivarius

4.673 votes

Rank #47,062 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Jardin de Paris

Maison Alhambra

4.2682 votes

Rank #10,774 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nᵒ124 Steel
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Jardin de Paris
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nᵒ124 Steel2/4

Jardin de Paris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nᵒ124 Steel
Sillage & projection: Jardin de Paris
Value for money: Nᵒ124 Steel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jardin de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nᵒ124 SteelStradivarius

Jardin de ParisMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

4.26/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNᵒ124 Steel

SillageJardin de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNᵒ124 SteelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyJasmine OrchidSandalwoodGrapefruitTangerineFreesiaVioletPeachCedarAmberLemonOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MagnoliaPearBergamotPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyFreesiaOrchidRoseVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Freesia, Violet and Peach. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall59

Winter34

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerJardin de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stradivarius Nᵒ124 Steel opens with a bright flash of grapefruit, tangerine, and tart lemon. As the sharp citrus settles, a soft floral heart of freesia, violet, and peach creates a clean, slightly powdery sweetness on skin. The base grounds the blend with dry cedar, sandalwood, and light musk, keeping the overall fee…

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Jardin de Paris is a fruity floral composition centered on magnolia and pear. It offers a bright, accessible profile that leans into feminine, light floral aesthetics. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it provides an affordable entry point for those seeking a fresh, office-friendly scent with a clean, soap-li…

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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, Nᵒ124 Steel or Jardin de Paris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nᵒ124 Steel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Jardin de Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 82 votes. Choose Nᵒ124 Steel for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Jardin de Paris for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nᵒ124 Steel or Jardin de Paris?

Nᵒ124 Steel lasts longest (Nᵒ124 Steel 67/100, Jardin de Paris 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nᵒ124 Steel or Jardin de Paris?

Jardin de Paris projects furthest (Jardin de Paris 54/100, Nᵒ124 Steel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nᵒ124 Steel and Jardin de Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Freesia, Violet and Peach.

Is Nᵒ124 Steel or Jardin de Paris better for summer or winter?

Nᵒ124 Steel suits day or night wear; Jardin de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nᵒ124 Steel and Jardin de Paris?

Nᵒ124 Steel features Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Orchid, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Tangerine. Jardin de Paris has top notes of Magnolia, Pear, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.