Fragrance comparison

Santalove vs Je t'aime Jane

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

6 wins

Santalove

Nishane

3.6879 votes

Rank #13,646 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Je t'aime Jane

Bella Freud

3.5229 votes

Rank #53,836 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santalove takes 6 of 7 categories.

Santalove
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Je t'aime Jane
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, evening wear.

Santalove6/7

Je t'aime Jane1/7

Ratings & consensus: Santalove
Community sentiment: Je t'aime Jane
Longevity: Santalove
Sillage & projection: Santalove
Value for money: Santalove
Versatility: Santalove
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Santalove

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SantaloveNishane

Je t'aime JaneBella Freud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 18%Had 7%Want 75%

3.52/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerSantaloveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

14%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerJe t'aime JaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySantalove

SillageSantalove

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSantaloveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamot

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium

Heart

JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth

Base

MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Summer35

Fall76

Winter88

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day86

Night100

Category winnerSantaloveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,646

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#53,836

PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSantaloveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Santalove opens with an unexpected tartness from bergamot alongside a thick ylang-ylang floral punch. As the initial sharpness settles after five minutes, creamy sandalwood takes center stage, supported by a heavy base of vanilla and tonka bean. The yellow floral top stays surprisingly persistent, giving the w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

Santalove takes 6 of 7 categories. Santalove is rated 3.68/5 from 79 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Santalove for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: Santalove 73/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Santalove projects furthest (Santalove 78/100, Je t'aime Jane 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santalove and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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

For summer, Santalove is the stronger pick. For winter, Santalove is the stronger pick. Santalove suits daytime wear; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Santalove has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.