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Prophecy vs Jean-Louis Scherrer

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

Updated 1,582 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prophecy takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Prophecy

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Jean-Louis Scherrer

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Prophecy4/7
Jean-Louis Scherrer3/7
Ratings & consensus
Prophecy
Community sentiment
Prophecy
Longevity
Jean-Louis Scherrer
Sillage & projection
Jean-Louis Scherrer
Value for money
Prophecy
Versatility
Prophecy
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jean-Louis Scherrer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ProphecyPrince Matchabelli
Jean-Louis ScherrerJean-Louis Scherrer
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%
4.18/ 5 · 1,535 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerProphecyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

47 votes

52%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,173 votes

Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityJean-Louis Scherrer

SillageJean-Louis Scherrer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value70
Category winnerProphecyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aldehydic61%
green100%
woody92%
earthy84%
floral77%
powdery69%
mossy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesLilyPepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
Top
Green NotesHiacynthAldehydesCassiaViolet
Heart
Orris RootRoseCarnationJasmineGardeniaTuberose
Base
OakmossVetiverCivetCedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall80
Winter93
Day100
Night74
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Category winnerProphecyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men12
Unisex52
Women36
Men4
Unisex58
Women39
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#107

PerfumerJosette Ramisse

Launched—

Reviews258

Category winnerJean-Louis ScherrerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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Jean-Louis Scherrer starts with a sharp blast of galbanum and cold hyacinth, bringing to mind wet garden soil after a heavy rain. It avoids the soft sweetness of modern releases, relying instead on a crisp, bitter green profile that feels incredibly deliberate. As the scent settles on the skin, a dry floral heart of c…

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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, Prophecy or Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Prophecy takes 4 of 7 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Jean-Louis Scherrer is rated 4.18/5 from 1,535 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jean-Louis Scherrer for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Prophecy or Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Jean-Louis Scherrer lasts longest (Jean-Louis Scherrer 79/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prophecy or Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Jean-Louis Scherrer projects furthest (Jean-Louis Scherrer 68/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prophecy and Jean-Louis Scherrer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Prophecy or Jean-Louis Scherrer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prophecy and Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Jean-Louis Scherrer has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Aldehydes and Cassia, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Civet and Cedar.

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