Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Highland Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,206 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Highland Elixir

Linea De Bella

5.002 votes

Rank #46,778 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Highland Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.
Highland Elixir
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

36 Jacob0/1

Highland Elixir1/1

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: Highland Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

Highland ElixirLinea De Bella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

animalic77%

musky69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

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

Top15-30 mins

LabdanumIncenseThymeRoseSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Animal notesPatchouliCedarwoodLeatherViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOudDry Wood

InformationalShared notesRose, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Leather. Durations are only published for Highland Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,206

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHighland ElixirHigher 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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Highland Elixir by Linea De Bella opens with a punch of resinous incense, herbal thyme, and warm labdanum that immediately grabs attention. As the initial herbal smoke settles, a rugged heart of dark leather, earthy patchouli, and violet takes over, creating the feeling of a heavy leather jacket worn next to a crackli…

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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 Highland Elixir?

Highland Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Highland Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Highland Elixir for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Highland Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Rose, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Leather.

Is 36 Jacob or Highland Elixir better for summer or winter?

Highland Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Highland Elixir?

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. Highland Elixir has top notes of Labdanum, Incense, Thyme and Rose, heart notes of Animal notes, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Leather, a base of Amber, Oud and Dry Wood.