James
By / Rosie Jane2015
Side by side
James vs. No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Is James better than No.13 Nouvelle Vague?
James rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
white floralfruitysweetwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between James and No.13 Nouvelle Vague?
| James | No.13 Nouvelle Vague | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rosie Jane Johnston | Marie du Petit Thouars |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do James and No.13 Nouvelle Vague smell?
James
White Floral
Fruity
Lactonic
Sweet
Amber
Woody
Animalic
No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Fruity
Woody
Fresh
Sweet
Creamy
White Floral
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do James and No.13 Nouvelle Vague share?
Top
CitrusesMandarin WaterSolar Notes
Coconut WaterLily of the ValleyLemon
Heart
GardeniaKadota Fig
Tuscan FigAgaveTonka Bean
Base
AmberwoodEarthy Notes
SandalwoodVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
Kadota FigMandarin Water
Coconut Water
Amber
Amberwood
Amber
Floral Notes
Gardenia
Lily of the Valley
Where they fit
When and where do James and No.13 Nouvelle Vague work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, James or No.13 Nouvelle Vague?
| James | No.13 Nouvelle Vague | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about James and No.13 Nouvelle Vague?
This is the fragrance for someone who doesn't want to announce themselves. James projects close, stays intimate, and lets you be the most interesting thing in the room without saying a word.James
On paper it reads sweet. On skin it reads sunny, clean, and grounded. The fig-tonka interplay is the real star here, with vetiver cutting just enough sweetness to keep things interesting.No.13 Nouvelle Vague
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