Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Black Python

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #71,890 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #10,790 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Python takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.
Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

36 Jacob0/1

Black Python1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Python

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

Black PythonAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress

Heart

OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum

Base

White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Top

Black PepperCypressArtemisia

Heart

Orange BlossomLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cypress, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring54

Summer0

Fall100

Winter85

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,890

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,790

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 36 Jacob is a deep, smoky woody fragrance built around dark resin, earthy roots, and rich spices. It kicks off with a lively burst of pink pepper, aromatic cypress, and zesty orange, immediately backed by a golden thread of saffron. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, smooth cedarwood, clove, and buttery…

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Black Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 36 Jacob or Black Python?

Black Python takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Black Python smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cypress, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is 36 Jacob or Black Python better for summer or winter?

Black Python suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Black Python?

36 Jacob has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Orris, Clove, Orange Blossom and Red Fruits, a base of White Oud, Leather, Incense and Cypriol. Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.