Fragrance comparison

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson vs Optimistic for Him

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 4,190 ratings analysed

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Hermès · 2008

3.984,121 votes

Rank #2,411 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Optimistic for Him

Paul Smith

3.8069 votes

Rank #14,728 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Optimistic for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Optimistic for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson3/7

Optimistic for Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Community sentiment: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Longevity: Optimistic for Him
Sillage & projection: Optimistic for Him
Value for money: Optimistic for Him
Versatility: Optimistic for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Jardin Apres la MoussonHermès

Optimistic for HimPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,121 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,121 votes

25%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOptimistic for Him

SillageOptimistic for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOptimistic for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

aquatic53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

warm spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerGinger flowerCardamomPepperCorianderWater NotesCitrusesVetiverFloral NotesWhite Ginger Lily

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesPepperMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

SageGeraniumSea Notes

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Citruses and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall35

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOptimistic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2008

Reviews201

Overall rank#14,728

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermès Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is a refreshing, watery spice fragrance that captures the smell of rain falling on sun-warmed earth and lush foliage. The scent opens with a burst of crisp ginger root and crushed green cardamom pods before settling into a gentle pool of cool water notes, coriander, and black pepper. …

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Optimistic for Him opens with bright citrus, light pepper, and a clean blue freshness that reads easy, airy, and office-friendly. As it settles, sage, a slightly salty marine touch, soft vetiver, cedar, and amber keep it dry and discreet. It suits spring and summer best. Sample first if you dislike synthetic citrus or…

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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, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Optimistic for Him?

Optimistic for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is rated 3.98/5 from 4,121 votes; Optimistic for Him is rated 3.80/5 from 69 votes. Choose Un Jardin Apres la Mousson for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Optimistic for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Optimistic for Him?

Optimistic for Him lasts longest (Optimistic for Him 67/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Optimistic for Him?

Projection is very close: Optimistic for Him 55/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 54/100 for sillage.

Do Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and Optimistic for Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Citruses and Vetiver.

Is Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Optimistic for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Optimistic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Optimistic for Him is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and Optimistic for Him?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson features Ginger, Ginger flower, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander. Optimistic for Him has top notes of Citruses, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Amber.