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Un Jour d'Ete vs Preppy Princess

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

Updated 463 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Jour d'Ete takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Un Jour d'Ete

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Preppy Princess

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Un Jour d'Ete5/7
Preppy Princess2/7
Ratings & consensus
Un Jour d'Ete
Community sentiment
Un Jour d'Ete
Longevity
Un Jour d'Ete
Sillage & projection
Un Jour d'Ete
Value for money
Preppy Princess
Versatility
Un Jour d'Ete
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Preppy Princess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Un Jour d'EteKeiko Mecheri
Preppy PrincessVera Wang
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 364 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerUn Jour d'EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

99 votes

19%Love
54%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerUn Jour d'EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityUn Jour d'Ete

SillageUn Jour d'Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value67
Category winnerPreppy PrincessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
coconut84%
white floral77%
floral69%
animalic61%
fruity100%
white floral88%
sweet77%
woody65%
fresh53%
citrus42%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
AmbergrisCoconutBergamotJasmineTangerineLemonWhite MuskFloral NotesPetitgrainWoodsy NotesGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
Red BerriesRed AppleTangerine
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineHoneysuckle
Base3-5 hrs
Woodsy NotesCoconut
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Jasmine, Tangerine and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Preppy Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring66
Summer100
Fall50
Winter19
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day100
Night25
Category winnerUn Jour d'EteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex56
Women44
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPreppy PrincessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Keiko Mecheri Un Jour d'Ete begins with a burst of zesty bergamot and sweet tangerine, recalling a sunny afternoon on the Mediterranean coast. As the bright citrus elements soften, a warm blend of coconut and jasmine emerges on the skin, creating a breezy, sun-baked feeling. The dry-down relies on clean white musk and…

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Preppy Princess by Vera Wang delivers an instant burst of crisp red apple and tart crushed red berries. The fruit feels bright and juicy. A quick splash of sunny tangerine keeps the opening lively before sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine step forward to soften the punch. The base settles into mild coconut water and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Un Jour d'Ete or Preppy Princess?

Un Jour d'Ete takes 5 of 7 categories. Un Jour d'Ete is rated 4.01/5 from 99 votes; Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes. Choose Un Jour d'Ete for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Jour d'Ete or Preppy Princess?

Un Jour d'Ete lasts longest (Un Jour d'Ete 59/100, Preppy Princess 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jour d'Ete or Preppy Princess?

Un Jour d'Ete projects furthest (Un Jour d'Ete 58/100, Preppy Princess 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Jour d'Ete and Preppy Princess smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Coconut, Jasmine, Tangerine and Woodsy Notes.

Is Un Jour d'Ete or Preppy Princess better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Jour d'Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Preppy Princess is the stronger pick. Un Jour d'Ete suits daytime wear; Preppy Princess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jour d'Ete and Preppy Princess?

Un Jour d'Ete features Ambergris, Coconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tangerine. Preppy Princess has top notes of Red Berries, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Woodsy Notes and Coconut.

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