Fragrance comparison

Trouble Joaillier vs Basile Young

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Trouble Joaillier

Boucheron

4.1822 votes

Rank #33,885 VanillaAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Basile Young

Basile

4.836 votes

Rank #35,371 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trouble Joaillier takes 3 of 3 categories.

Trouble Joaillier
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Basile Young
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Trouble Joaillier3/3

Basile Young0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Trouble Joaillier
Sillage & projection: Trouble Joaillier
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Trouble Joaillier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Trouble JoaillierBoucheron

Basile YoungBasile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 63%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityTrouble Joaillier

SillageTrouble Joaillier

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

vanilla100%

amber91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

violet77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Jasmine

Base

VanilleAmber

Top

LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Vanille and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer22

Fall56

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

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#33,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrouble JoaillierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trouble Joaillier by Boucheron hits skin with a bright flash of tart Amalfi lemon that quickly settles into a rich core of Sambac jasmine. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm dark amber and sweet vanille take control of the dry-down, surrounding the white florals in a thick powdery warmth. The fragrance maintains a h…

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Basile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…

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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, Trouble Joaillier or Basile Young?

Trouble Joaillier takes 3 of 3 categories. Trouble Joaillier is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Trouble Joaillier for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Trouble Joaillier or Basile Young?

Trouble Joaillier lasts longest (Trouble Joaillier 68/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Trouble Joaillier or Basile Young?

Projection is very close: Trouble Joaillier 68/100, Basile Young 67/100 for sillage.

Do Trouble Joaillier and Basile Young smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Vanille and Amber.

Is Trouble Joaillier or Basile Young better for summer or winter?

Trouble Joaillier suits evening wear; Basile Young suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Trouble Joaillier and Basile Young?

Trouble Joaillier has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanille and Amber. Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.