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The Wild vs Je t'aime Jane

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

Updated 37 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • The Wild

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

  • Je t'aime Jane

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

The Wild3/4
Je t'aime Jane1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Wild
Sillage & projection
Je t'aime Jane
Value for money
The Wild
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Wild

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The WildLuxodor
Je t'aime JaneBella Freud
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 45%Had 16%Want 39%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityThe Wild

SillageJe t'aime Jane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value50
Category winnerThe WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SandalwoodLavender
Base
Tonka BeanOlibanumAmbroxan
Top
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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
Summer100
Fall83
Winter33
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,138

PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe WildHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Wild opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a smooth lavender and sandalwood heart over a warm tonka, olibanum, and ambroxan base. It reads like a modern aromatic fougere with a sweeter ambery edge. For shoppers, the appeal is clear: fresh up top, woody and slightly creamy underneath, with enou…

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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.

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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Wild or Je t'aime Jane?

The Wild takes 3 of 4 categories. The Wild is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose The Wild for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Wild or Je t'aime Jane?

The Wild lasts longest (The Wild 74/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Wild or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane projects furthest (Je t'aime Jane 70/100, The Wild 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Wild and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

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

The Wild suits evening wear; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

The Wild has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Olibanum and Ambroxan. 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.

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