Fragrance comparison

Swing vs N°65

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

N°65

Ricarda M.

3.867 votes

Rank #39,727 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Swing
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
N°65
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Swing1/2

N°651/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Swing
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: N°65

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SwingJulian Rouas

N°65Ricarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSwing

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

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletGinger

Heart

Vanille

Base

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Top

TangerineBergamotPassionfruitLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CloveSageVioletJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanilleMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,601

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerN°65Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Swing by Julian Rouas is a classic fragrance centered on a powdery violet and warm vanilla combination. With a sharp ginger opening, this perfume offers a nostalgic French Riviera aesthetic that feels grounding on the skin. It is best suited for those who appreciate a bold, spice-forward powdery scent profile during t…

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N°65 by Ricarda M. opens with a zesty blast of tangerine and passionfruit, settling into a spicy heart of clove and sage. This floral fruity creation offers a youthful, aromatic profile that performs well in high temperatures. It is a bold, lively scent for those who enjoy herbal nuances mixed with bright citrus fruit…

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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, Swing or N°65?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Swing is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; N°65 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Swing for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose N°65 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Swing or N°65?

Swing projects furthest (Swing 75/100, N°65 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Swing and N°65 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet and Vanille.

Is Swing or N°65 better for summer or winter?

Swing suits daytime wear; N°65 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Swing and N°65?

Swing has top notes of Violet and Ginger, heart notes of Vanille. N°65 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Passionfruit and Lime, heart notes of Clove, Sage, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.