Fragrance comparison

Alive vs Jacomo de Jacomo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 949 ratings analysed

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #43,144 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jacomo de Jacomo

Jacomo

3.96937 votes

Rank #512 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Alive1/5

Jacomo de Jacomo4/5

Ratings & consensus: Alive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jacomo de Jacomo
Sillage & projection: Jacomo de Jacomo
Value for money: Jacomo de Jacomo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo de Jacomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AliveAmerican Eagle

Jacomo de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

3.96/ 5 · 937 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

46%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

917 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo

SillageJacomo de Jacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cardamom, Cloves and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring44

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#512

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…

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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, Alive or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 4 of 5 categories. Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alive or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alive or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Alive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alive and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Cardamom, Cloves and Patchouli.

Is Alive or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alive and Jacomo de Jacomo?

Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.