Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Lilac Whisp

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,206 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Lilac Whisp

Skylar

3.0023 votes

Rank #25,255 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac Whisp takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.
Lilac Whisp
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

36 Jacob0/1

Lilac Whisp1/1

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: Lilac Whisp

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

Lilac WhispSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

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

4%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

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%

powdery84%

floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match33%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

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaLavenderSage

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrrisHeliotropeVetiver

Base4-6+ hrs

IncenseVanillaAlmondTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrris, Incense, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lilac Whisp, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,206

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLilac WhispHigher 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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Lilac Whisp by Skylar opens with a brisk blend of herbal sage, soft lavender blossom, and a hint of dewy magnolia petals. Despite the floral name, you will not find actual lilac here. Instead, the fragrance evolves into a powdery, earthy heart dominated by gentle orris, nutty heliotrope, and a dry touch of vetiver. As…

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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 Lilac Whisp?

Lilac Whisp takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Lilac Whisp is rated 3.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Lilac Whisp for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Lilac Whisp smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Orris, Incense, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is 36 Jacob or Lilac Whisp better for summer or winter?

Lilac Whisp suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Lilac Whisp?

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. Lilac Whisp has top notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris, Heliotrope and Vetiver, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean.