Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Spirit Of The Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 383 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #69,425 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Spirit Of The Brave

Diesel

3.51380 votes

Rank #41,923 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit Of The Brave takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.
Spirit Of The Brave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

36 Jacob0/1

Spirit Of The Brave1/1

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: Spirit Of The Brave

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

Spirit Of The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.51/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%

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

14%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

CypressFir

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCypress, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Spirit Of The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer77

Fall93

Winter54

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,425

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveHigher 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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Spirit Of The Brave by Diesel brings together sharp green aromatics and a warm, sweet woody dry-down. The opening pairs crisp, tart bergamot with bitter, grassy galbanum for an energetic burst of freshness. As that initial citrus zing softens, the heart turns towards the outdoors with aromatic cypress needles and bals…

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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 Spirit Of The Brave?

Spirit Of The Brave takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Spirit Of The Brave is rated 3.51/5 from 380 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Spirit Of The Brave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Spirit Of The Brave smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.

Is 36 Jacob or Spirit Of The Brave better for summer or winter?

Spirit Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Spirit Of The Brave?

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. Spirit Of The Brave has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum.