36 Jacob vs Covert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Covert takes 1 of 1 categories.
36 JacobChoose it for a earthy and woody character.
CovertChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
36 Jacob0/1
Covert1/1
- 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
- Covert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
36 JacobSpiritumCovertClandestine LaboratoriesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
63%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
oud69%
leather61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress
Heart
OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum
Base
White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Notes
OpoponaxCloveWhite MuskOrange BlossomFrankincenseCedarBergamotFlowersCypriol
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesClove, Orange Blossom and Cypriol. Durations are only published for Covert, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer63
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,701
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,361
PerfumerMark Sage
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerCovertHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiritum 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…
Reviews →Covert by Clandestine Laboratories offers a dry, resinous mix of woods and warm spice designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with sharp, dry bergamot paired with the biting warmth of clove. As the initial citrus crispness settles, earthy cypriol and dry cedar wood take center stage, underpinned by nat…
Reviews →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 Covert?
Covert takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Covert is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Covert for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do 36 Jacob and Covert smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Orange Blossom and Cypriol.
Is 36 Jacob or Covert better for summer or winter?
Covert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Covert?
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. Covert features Opoponax, Clove, White Musk, Orange Blossom and Frankincense.
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