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Nirvana vs Je t'aime Jane

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirvana takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Nirvana

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Je t'aime Jane

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nirvana3/4
Je t'aime Jane1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nirvana
Sillage & projection
Je t'aime Jane
Value for money
Nirvana
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nirvana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NirvanaMasterpiece
Je t'aime JaneBella Freud
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
78%Love
0%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityNirvana

SillageJe t'aime Jane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose92%
woody84%
powdery77%
amber69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesMirabelle PlumPink Pepper
Heart
TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
Top
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day40
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex80
Women20
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,365

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,469

PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNirvanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nirvana by Masterpiece opens with a splash of mandarin orange, green leaves, and sweet mirabelle plum spiked with pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a heavy heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang takes control, creating a creamy white floral profile. Rose and orange blossom add light garden accents bef…

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Je t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nirvana or Je t'aime Jane?

Nirvana takes 3 of 4 categories. Nirvana is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Nirvana for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nirvana or Je t'aime Jane?

Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 80/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nirvana or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane projects furthest (Je t'aime Jane 70/100, Nirvana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nirvana and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Nirvana or Je t'aime Jane better for summer or winter?

Nirvana suits evening wear; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nirvana and Je t'aime Jane?

Nirvana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves, Mirabelle Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

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