Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Hex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,701 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Hex

Royal Crown

1.001 votes

Rank #77,290 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

36 Jacob takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Hex
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

36 Jacob1/1

Hex0/1

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: 36 Jacob

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

HexRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top20-40 mins

CardamomSaffronPlumBlack PepperPink PepperBirch

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseBlue LotusJasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

Mysore SandalwoodCypressIncenseMyrrhOudPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Saffron and Rose. Durations are only published for Hex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,701

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner36 JacobHigher 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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Hex by Royal Crown opens with an intoxicating rush of spiced plum, crushed black pepper, and golden saffron, underpinned by the leathery smoke of birch. As the bright initial crackle settles, a lavish floral heart takes over, pairing heady tuberose and Turkish rose with aquatic blue lotus and honeyed jasmine sambac. T…

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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 Hex?

36 Jacob takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Hex is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Hex for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Hex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Saffron and Rose.

Is 36 Jacob or Hex better for summer or winter?

Hex suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Hex?

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. Hex has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Plum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Blue Lotus, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypress, Incense and Myrrh.