James
By / Rosie Jane2015
Side by side
James vs. No.13 Nouvelle Vague
James rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
CitrusesMandarin WaterSolar Notes
Coconut WaterLily of the ValleyLemon
Heart
GardeniaKadota Fig
Tuscan FigAgaveTonka Bean
Base
AmberwoodEarthy Notes
SandalwoodVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| James | No.13 Nouvelle Vague | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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