Fragrance comparison

Un Jour vs Blumarine

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Un Jour

Charles Jourdan

3.9848 votes

Rank #37,410 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Blumarine

3.9237 votes

Rank #28,985 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Jour takes 4 of 7 categories.

Un Jour
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blumarine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Un Jour4/7

Blumarine3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un JourCharles Jourdan

BlumarineBlumarine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

3.92/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 38%Want 33%

Category winnerUn JourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

30%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerUn JourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUn Jour

SillageBlumarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlumarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

green69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesPeachCassisPineappleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthJasmineLilyMagnoliaYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

Muskoak mossPalisander RosewoodSandalwood

Top

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarVetiverTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Un Jour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer53

Fall47

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Category winnerUn JourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men9

Unisex9

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,985

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlumarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Un Jour by Charles Jourdan opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tangy cassis before softening into luscious ripe peach. The initial ten seconds carry a brisk solvent snap, yet the scent warms quickly on clean skin. Soon, a rich bouquet of springtime hyacinth, heady jasmine, and crea…

Reviews →

Blumarine by Blumarine is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Blumarine was launched in 1988. The nose behind this fragrance is IFF. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root; base notes …

Reviews →

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 Jour or Blumarine?

Un Jour takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Jour is rated 3.98/5 from 48 votes; Blumarine is rated 3.92/5 from 37 votes. Choose Un Jour for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blumarine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Jour or Blumarine?

Un Jour lasts longest (Un Jour 60/100, Blumarine 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jour or Blumarine?

Projection is very close: Blumarine 61/100, Un Jour 60/100 for sillage.

Do Un Jour and Blumarine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Hyacinth.

Is Un Jour or Blumarine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blumarine is the stronger pick. For winter, Un Jour is the stronger pick. Un Jour suits daytime wear; Blumarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jour and Blumarine?

Un Jour has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, oak moss, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood. Blumarine has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.