Fragrance comparison

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson vs Parfum de Sévigné No. 3

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 4,133 ratings analysed

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Hermès · 2008

3.984,121 votes

Rank #2,411 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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57%scent match

Closely related

Parfum de Sévigné No. 3

Sevigne

4.0812 votes

Rank #37,472 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Parfum de Sévigné No. 3
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson2/4

Parfum de Sévigné No. 32/4

Ratings & consensus: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de Sévigné No. 3
Sillage & projection: Parfum de Sévigné No. 3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Parfum de Sévigné No. 3Sevigne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,121 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

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

67%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityParfum de Sévigné No. 3

SillageParfum de Sévigné No. 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

aquatic53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match57%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

BergamotTangerine

Heart

PepperCorianderCardamom

Base

VetiverAmbergrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Coriander 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women24

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2008

Reviews201

Overall rank#37,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Parfum de Sevigne No. 3 is a dry, aromatic oriental spicy blend built around a lively splash of bergamot and warm coriander. Designed for anyone seeking a sophisticated daily driver, it transitions smoothly from sharp citrus into a quiet, earthy base of vetiver and patchouli. It fits well in professional environments …

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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 Parfum de Sévigné No. 3?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is rated 3.98/5 from 4,121 votes; Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Un Jardin Apres la Mousson for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Parfum de Sévigné No. 3?

They last about the same: Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 60/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Parfum de Sévigné No. 3?

Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 projects furthest (Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 63/100, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 better for summer or winter?

Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and Parfum de Sévigné No. 3?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson features Ginger, Ginger flower, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander. Parfum de Sévigné No. 3 has top notes of Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Pepper, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Patchouli.