Question 1

What's the difference between Downtown and J'adore?

Accepted Answer

Downtown is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Calvin Klein (2013) dominated by Fruity accords. J'adore is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1999) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, White Floral, Citrus, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Downtown or J'adore?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Downtown scores 3.48/5 vs J'adore at 3.80/5. J'adore's standout strength: Light, floral, and fresh scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Downtown and J'adore smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, White Floral, Citrus, Sweet, Aquatic. J'adore: The r/fragrance community views J'Adore very positively as an accessible, universally appealing floral fragrance with excellent sourcing practices.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Downtown or J'adore?

Accepted Answer

J'adore: Poor longevity and projection for some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Downtown vs J'adore?

Accepted Answer

Downtown scores highest for spring wear; J'adore scores highest for spring wear. Downtown leans daytime, J'adore leans daytime.

Downtown vs J'adore

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Downtown (7)

Unique to J'adore (13)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — J'adore

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Attribute	Downtown	J'adore
Brand	Calvin Klein	Dior
Year	2013	1999
Rating	3.48	3.80
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	18