Fragrance comparison

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) vs J'Adore Absolu

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,105 ratings analysed

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Caron

3.7666 votes

Rank #17,035 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

J'Adore Absolu

Dior · 2018

4.031,039 votes

Rank #3,311 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'Adore Absolu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J'Adore Absolu
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)1/7

J'Adore Absolu6/7

Ratings & consensus: J'Adore Absolu
Community sentiment: J'Adore Absolu
Longevity: J'Adore Absolu
Sillage & projection: J'Adore Absolu
Value for money: J'Adore Absolu
Versatility: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'Adore Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Caron

J'Adore AbsoluDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

4.03/ 5 · 1,039 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

43%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

1,039 votes

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityJ'Adore Absolu

SillageJ'Adore Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value42

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

floral83%

tuberose65%

citrus48%

rose30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAlmond Milk

Top

Jasmine SambacMagnolia

Heart

JasmineIndian TuberoseMay Rose

Base

Orange Blossom

InformationalShared notesIndian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 26%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,035

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#3,311

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews66

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) by Caron completely reimagines the white floral genre with a brilliant, sunny twist. The first spray releases zesty lemon and fiery ginger, quickly followed by the tart crunch of carambola and bitter almond. It feels snappy. Within twenty minutes, the real star blooms. Heady Indian tubero…

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Dior J'Adore Absolu reimagines the classic golden bottle by stripping away the watery melon and crisp pear of the original, replacing them with a warm, sun-drenched floral nectar. The first spray surrounds you with sweet Jasmine Sambac and dewy Magnolia, smelling like a stroll through a sunlit flower market on a balmy…

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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, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or J'Adore Absolu?

J'Adore Absolu takes 6 of 7 categories. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is rated 3.76/5 from 66 votes; J'Adore Absolu is rated 4.03/5 from 1,039 votes. Choose Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J'Adore Absolu for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or J'Adore Absolu?

J'Adore Absolu lasts longest (J'Adore Absolu 70/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or J'Adore Absolu?

J'Adore Absolu projects furthest (J'Adore Absolu 64/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) and J'Adore Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and citrus accords. Common notes include Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or J'Adore Absolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, J'Adore Absolu is the stronger pick. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) and J'Adore Absolu?

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) has top notes of Bitter Almond, Carambola (Star Fruit), Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Almond Milk. J'Adore Absolu has top notes of Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, heart notes of Jasmine, Indian Tuberose and May Rose, a base of Orange Blossom.