Jo Malone vs Versace:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Versace had more branded searches than Jo Malone among fragrance brands in Australia. Versace had about 27,100 branded searches, while Jo Malone had 18,100. Versace made up 11% of all fragrance brand searches we track, and Jo Malone accounted for 7.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Jo Malone and Versace each appeared in one of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Versace, about 50% more searches than Jo Malone
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 4 answers.
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Top fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Jo Malone and Versace were each mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yves Saint Laurent4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Chanel3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Le Labo1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Versace1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dior Beauty1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Jo Malone1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Prada1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tom Ford1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Maison Francis Kurkdjian1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Burberry0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best perfume brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which women's perfume is most popular in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good long-lasting perfume?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“perfume”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best perfume”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Jo Malone or Versace more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jo Malone and Versace by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 fragrance brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Versace, Jo Malone. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Labo | Yves Saint Laurent | Versace | Chanel | Burberry | Dior Beauty | Jo Malone | Prada | Tom Ford | KAYALI | Marc Jacobs | Gucci | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Rabanne | Viktor&Rolf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 9.9% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 13.7% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7% | 7% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 14.8% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 13.2% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 13.9% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.93% |
| Sep 2026 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.93% |
How has the Jo Malone and Versace comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Versace took it in February 2026, Jo Malone took it in April 2026, Versace took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jo Malone’s share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia moved from 8.5% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Versace’s share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia moved from 8.5% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia fragrance brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Versace overtook Chanel to rank 3rd among fragrance brands in Australia, with 11% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jo Malone’s and Versace’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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