Fragrance comparison

Un Jour vs Esprit du Roi

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 286 ratings analysed

4 wins

Un Jour

Charles Jourdan

3.9848 votes

Rank #37,410 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #7,042 AromaticFresh Spicy

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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Un Jour4/7

Esprit du Roi3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un JourCharles Jourdan

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEsprit du Roi

SillageUn Jour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value47

Category winnerUn JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

green69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and green

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

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUn JourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

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

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,042

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher 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 →

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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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 Jour or Esprit du Roi?

Un Jour takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Jour is rated 3.98/5 from 48 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Un Jour for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Un Jour or Esprit du Roi?

Esprit du Roi lasts longest (Esprit du Roi 63/100, Un Jour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jour or Esprit du Roi?

Un Jour projects furthest (Un Jour 60/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Jour and Esprit du Roi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Un Jour or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Un Jour is the stronger pick. Un Jour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jour and Esprit du Roi?

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. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.