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Preppy Princess vs Un Jour d'Ete

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

Updated 463 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Jour d'Ete takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Preppy Princess

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

  • Un Jour d'Ete

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Preppy Princess2/7
Un Jour d'Ete5/7
Ratings & consensus
Un Jour d'Ete
Community sentiment
Un Jour d'Ete
Longevity
Un Jour d'Ete
Sillage & projection
Un Jour d'Ete
Value for money
Preppy Princess
Versatility
Un Jour d'Ete
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Preppy Princess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Preppy PrincessVera Wang
Un Jour d'EteKeiko Mecheri
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 364 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerUn Jour d'EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
54%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

364 votes

39%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerUn Jour d'EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityUn Jour d'Ete

SillageUn Jour d'Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value38
Category winnerPreppy PrincessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral88%
sweet77%
woody65%
fresh53%
citrus42%
citrus100%
amber92%
coconut84%
white floral77%
floral69%
animalic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Red BerriesRed AppleTangerine
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineHoneysuckle
Base3-5 hrs
Woodsy NotesCoconut
Notes
AmbergrisCoconutBergamotJasmineTangerineLemonWhite MuskFloral NotesPetitgrainWoodsy NotesGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Coconut. Durations are only published for Preppy Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day100
Night25
Spring66
Summer100
Fall50
Winter19
Day100
Night29
Category winnerUn Jour d'EteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
Men0
Unisex56
Women44
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPreppy PrincessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preppy Princess by Vera Wang delivers an instant burst of crisp red apple and tart crushed red berries. The fruit feels bright and juicy. A quick splash of sunny tangerine keeps the opening lively before sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine step forward to soften the punch. The base settles into mild coconut water and…

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Keiko Mecheri Un Jour d'Ete begins with a burst of zesty bergamot and sweet tangerine, recalling a sunny afternoon on the Mediterranean coast. As the bright citrus elements soften, a warm blend of coconut and jasmine emerges on the skin, creating a breezy, sun-baked feeling. The dry-down relies on clean white musk and…

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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, Preppy Princess or Un Jour d'Ete?

Un Jour d'Ete takes 5 of 7 categories. Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes; Un Jour d'Ete is rated 4.01/5 from 99 votes. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Un Jour d'Ete for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Preppy Princess or Un Jour d'Ete?

Un Jour d'Ete lasts longest (Un Jour d'Ete 59/100, Preppy Princess 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preppy Princess or Un Jour d'Ete?

Un Jour d'Ete projects furthest (Un Jour d'Ete 58/100, Preppy Princess 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preppy Princess and Un Jour d'Ete smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Coconut.

Is Preppy Princess or Un Jour d'Ete better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Jour d'Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Preppy Princess is the stronger pick. Preppy Princess suits daytime wear; Un Jour d'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preppy Princess and Un Jour d'Ete?

Preppy Princess has top notes of Red Berries, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Woodsy Notes and Coconut. Un Jour d'Ete features Ambergris, Coconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tangerine.

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