Fragrance comparison

Samija vs Eau de Grasse No 1

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Samija

Jacques Battini

—0 votes

Rank #65,930 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Eau de Grasse No 1

Guy Bouchara

4.673 votes

Rank #43,984 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Grasse No 1 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Samija
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Eau de Grasse No 1
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Samija1/3

Eau de Grasse No 12/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Grasse No 1
Sillage & projection: Samija
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Grasse No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SamijaJacques Battini

Eau de Grasse No 1Guy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEau de Grasse No 1

SillageSamija

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

powdery65%

white floral48%

rose30%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MimosaJasmineRoseOlive Tree

Heart

LabdanumPalisander RosewoodCedar

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCorianderAldehydesPalisander Rosewood

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisYlang-YlangCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouliVetiverAmberOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Labdanum and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Eau de Grasse No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Grasse No 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samija by Jacques Battini offers a floral-woody profile led by mimosa and jasmine notes. Launched in 2018, this feminine composition relies on a structure of rosewood, labdanum, and sandalwood. It functions best as an intimate, powdery daily scent, suited for office wear or casual outings during spring months when the…

Reviews →

Eau de Grasse No 1 by Guy Bouchara delivers the unmistakable signature of traditional southern French perfume making. The initial spray crackles with sharp bergamot, fizzy aldehydes, and crushed coriander seeds. It wakes up the senses fast. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to an opulent bouquet of ger…

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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 lasts longer, Samija or Eau de Grasse No 1?

Eau de Grasse No 1 lasts longest (Eau de Grasse No 1 40/100, Samija 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samija or Eau de Grasse No 1?

Samija projects furthest (Samija 63/100, Eau de Grasse No 1 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samija and Eau de Grasse No 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Labdanum and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Samija or Eau de Grasse No 1 better for summer or winter?

Eau de Grasse No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samija and Eau de Grasse No 1?

Samija has top notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Rose and Olive Tree, heart notes of Labdanum, Palisander Rosewood and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Eau de Grasse No 1 has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Aldehydes and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.