Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Duende is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jesus Del Pozo (1992) dominated by Yellow Floral 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: Sweet, Powdery, Citrus, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Duende or J'adore?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Duende scores 3.83/5 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 Duende and J'adore smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Powdery, Citrus, Floral, White Floral. 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, Duende 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 Duende vs J'adore?

Accepted Answer

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

Duende vs J'adore

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Duende (6)

Unique to J'adore (13)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — J'adore

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Attribute	Duende	J'adore
Brand	Jesus Del Pozo	Dior
Year	1992	1999
Rating	3.83	3.80
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	18