J
Perfumer: Fanny Bal
Votes lean feminine
29 ratings
From your scent profile
Costume National J is a fresh unisex scent that softens bright citrus with a sweet, powdery floral touch.
Skunky's take: A candidate for the summer vacation bag.
How does it perform?
From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Powdery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
PowderyWhat does J smell like?
It opens with lime, neroli and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, cherry blossom, orange blossom absolute and rose bring the floral side forward. Cashmere wood, rice powder and musk settle the base into a soft, powdery finish.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long while without projecting far. Its fresh, sweet character suits everyday wear. Narciso Rodriguez Neroli Essence and Les Parfums de Rosine Lotus Rose have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lime
- Neroli
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Cherry blossom
- Orange blossom absolute
- Rose
Towards evening
- Cashmere wood
- Rice powder
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 43%Spring
- 30%Summer
- 17%Autumn
- 9%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime33%
- Casual33%
- Office11%
- Sport7%
- Nighttime7%
- Evening7%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchFleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
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47% matchWhite Musk Breeze
The Body Shop · 2010
47% matchNeroli Essence
Narciso Rodriguez · 2026
46% matchLotus Rose
Les Parfums de Rosine · 2012
45% matchSevilla
Contes de Parfums · 2021
45% matchNirvana French Grey
Elizabeth and James · 2017
44% matchSecrets d'Essences - Neroli
Yves Rocher · 2013
44% matchArmani Privé - Rose Alexandrie
Giorgio Armani · 2008
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Last updated: October 26, 2026