Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Matthew Miller

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #64,428 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,644 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Miller takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

36 Jacob0/1

Matthew Miller1/1

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: Matthew Miller

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

Matthew MillerVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

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

56%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Incensecannabis

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesBasil, Leather, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Matthew Miller, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,428

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatthew MillerHigher 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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Matthew Miller by Verduu hits the skin with a bracing splash of crushed green basil and tart black currant. It is crisp, peppery, and dark from the very first minute. Master perfumer Mark Buxton created this blend to feel like a modern, tailored leather jacket worn through a cold city drizzle. Within twenty minutes, 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 36 Jacob or Matthew Miller?

Matthew Miller takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Matthew Miller smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Leather, Incense and Vetiver.

Is 36 Jacob or Matthew Miller better for summer or winter?

Matthew Miller suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Matthew Miller?

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. Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather.