Fragrance comparison

Un Jardin à Cythère vs Navigo Ocean

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2,780 ratings analysed

Un Jardin à Cythère

Hermès · 2023

3.862,742 votes

Rank #4,270 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Navigo Ocean

JAFRA

4.0838 votes

Rank #25,492 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigo Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Un Jardin à Cythère
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Navigo Ocean
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Un Jardin à Cythère2/7

Navigo Ocean4/7

Ratings & consensus: Navigo Ocean
Community sentiment: Navigo Ocean
Longevity: Un Jardin à Cythère
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Navigo Ocean
Versatility: Navigo Ocean
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un Jardin à Cythère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Jardin à CythèreHermès

Navigo OceanJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 2,742 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 69%Had 17%Want 14%

Category winnerNavigo OceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

2,742 votes

21%Love

66%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNavigo OceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUn Jardin à Cythère

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNavigo OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh48%

nutty30%

citrus100%

fresh90%

aquatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesPistachioOlive TreeGreen Accord

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesWatery NotesGreen AccordSea SaltHinoki Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Green Accord. 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

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night4

Category winnerNavigo OceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,270

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched2023

Reviews207

Overall rank#25,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerUn Jardin à CythèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermès Un Jardin à Cythère captures a sun-warmed Mediterranean landscape in a bottle, skipping standard aquatic and sugary floral notes in favor of golden grasses and roasted nuts. The fragrance begins with a sharp, refreshing splash of tart citruses that cuts through humid air with clean energy. Very quickly, a savor…

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Navigo Ocean by JAFRA delivers a crisp, aromatic splash of citrus and sea salt. This men's fragrance captures the breezy vitality of the California coast, making it a reliable choice for high-heat summer days. It feels light on the skin, offering a clean, marine-focused profile that pairs perfectly with casual beach a…

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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 à Cythère or Navigo Ocean?

Navigo Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Jardin à Cythère is rated 3.86/5 from 2,742 votes; Navigo Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 38 votes. Choose Un Jardin à Cythère for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Navigo Ocean for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Jardin à Cythère or Navigo Ocean?

Un Jardin à Cythère lasts longest (Un Jardin à Cythère 56/100, Navigo Ocean 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jardin à Cythère or Navigo Ocean?

Projection is very close: Un Jardin à Cythère 45/100, Navigo Ocean 45/100 for sillage.

Do Un Jardin à Cythère and Navigo Ocean smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Green Accord.

Is Un Jardin à Cythère or Navigo Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigo Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Un Jardin à Cythère is the stronger pick. Navigo Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jardin à Cythère and Navigo Ocean?

Un Jardin à Cythère features Citruses, Pistachio, Olive Tree and Green Accord. Navigo Ocean features Citruses, Watery Notes, Green Accord, Sea Salt and Hinoki Wood.