Fragrance comparison

Swing vs Sweet Lady

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Sweet Lady

Ricarda M.

3.5988 votes

Rank #10,991 FloralVanilla

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.
Sweet Lady
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Swing1/2

Sweet Lady1/2

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: Sweet Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SwingJulian Rouas

Sweet LadyRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.59/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 19%Had 22%Want 59%

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

40%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSwing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

floral100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

rose77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

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

VioletFreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMimosaPeony

Base

VanilleTonka BeanSandalwood

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

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

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#10,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerSweet LadyHigher 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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Sweet Lady by Ricarda M. opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and violet before settling into a powdery floral heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood ground the fragrance, creating a cozy and warm profile. Designed for women who appreciate sweet, comforting scents, it is a steady companion for cool winter days whe…

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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 Sweet Lady?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Swing is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Sweet Lady is rated 3.59/5 from 88 votes. Choose Swing for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Lady for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Swing or Sweet Lady?

Swing projects furthest (Swing 75/100, Sweet Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Swing and Sweet Lady smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet and Vanille.

Is Swing or Sweet Lady better for summer or winter?

Swing suits daytime wear; Sweet Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Swing and Sweet Lady?

Swing has top notes of Violet and Ginger, heart notes of Vanille. Sweet Lady has top notes of Violet, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Mimosa and Peony, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.