Fragrance comparison

Yellow Velvet 2021 vs Jardin de Paris

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Yellow Velvet 2021

Zara

3.8584 votes

Rank #16,724 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Jardin de Paris

Maison Alhambra

4.2682 votes

Rank #10,694 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardin de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories.

Yellow Velvet 2021
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Best in spring.
Jardin de Paris
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Yellow Velvet 20210/7

Jardin de Paris7/7

Ratings & consensus: Jardin de Paris
Community sentiment: Jardin de Paris
Longevity: Jardin de Paris
Sillage & projection: Jardin de Paris
Value for money: Jardin de Paris
Versatility: Jardin de Paris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jardin de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Yellow Velvet 2021Zara

Jardin de ParisMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerJardin de ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

48%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerJardin de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJardin de Paris

SillageJardin de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value80

Category winnerJardin de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla86%

sweet72%

powdery58%

floral44%

lactonic30%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach

Heart

Orchid

Base

Vanilla

Top

MagnoliaPearBergamotPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyFreesiaOrchidRoseVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orchid and Vanilla. 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

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall59

Winter34

Day100

Night32

Category winnerJardin de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex2

Women95

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerJardin de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Yellow Velvet 2021 opens with a bright burst of sweet peach that turns powdery as orchid and warm vanilla settle in. It wears light on warm spring mornings, bringing a creamy, candy-like fruity feel without heavy gourmand syrup. Designed for casual daytime wear, this affordable bottle gives you easy, playful fres…

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Jardin de Paris is a fruity floral composition centered on magnolia and pear. It offers a bright, accessible profile that leans into feminine, light floral aesthetics. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it provides an affordable entry point for those seeking a fresh, office-friendly scent with a clean, soap-li…

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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, Yellow Velvet 2021 or Jardin de Paris?

Jardin de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories. Yellow Velvet 2021 is rated 3.85/5 from 84 votes; Jardin de Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 82 votes. Choose Yellow Velvet 2021 for a fruity and vanilla character. Best in spring. Choose Jardin de Paris for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yellow Velvet 2021 or Jardin de Paris?

Jardin de Paris lasts longest (Jardin de Paris 61/100, Yellow Velvet 2021 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yellow Velvet 2021 or Jardin de Paris?

Jardin de Paris projects furthest (Jardin de Paris 54/100, Yellow Velvet 2021 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yellow Velvet 2021 and Jardin de Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Orchid and Vanilla.

Is Yellow Velvet 2021 or Jardin de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jardin de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Jardin de Paris is the stronger pick. Jardin de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yellow Velvet 2021 and Jardin de Paris?

Yellow Velvet 2021 has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Vanilla. Jardin de Paris has top notes of Magnolia, Pear, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.