Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Zencha

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,419 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Zencha

Hint

4.5721 votes

Rank #29,805 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zencha takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.
Zencha
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

36 Jacob0/1

Zencha1/1

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: Zencha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

ZenchaHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

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

71%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

green80%

musky70%

fresh60%

powdery50%

Scent match9%Clearly different

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

OrangeLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaOrrisClary Sage

Base5-8 hrs

MuskTonka BeanVetiverCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange, Orris and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Zencha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex81

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,419

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,805

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerZenchaHigher 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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Zencha by Hint is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance centered around a cooling cup of green tea. The opening splashes with juicy orange, tart lemon, and a kick of pink pepper that immediately lifts your mood on warm mornings. As the initial zest settles, an earthy blend of brewed tea leaves and herbal clary sage steps…

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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 Zencha?

Zencha takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Zencha is rated 4.57/5 from 21 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Zencha for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Zencha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange, Orris and Cedarwood.

Is 36 Jacob or Zencha better for summer or winter?

Zencha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Zencha?

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. Zencha has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Orris and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood.