Fragrance comparison

Alte vs J-höm

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Alte

Memoize London

4.502 votes

Rank #49,862 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-höm takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alte
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alte1/4

J-höm3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alte
Sillage & projection: J-höm
Value for money: J-höm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J-höm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlteMemoize London

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlte

SillageJ-höm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJ-hömBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomLemonBasilelemi

Heart

GeraniumJuniperLavenderCypress

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Work 38%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,862

PerfumerCéline Herbette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJ-hömHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memoize London Alte opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and green basil before settling into a cool herbal heart. Céline Herbette pairs aromatic cypress and crisp juniper berries with lavender, giving the composition a fresh forest breeze texture. As the top notes fade, warm cardamom and resinous elemi build …

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Masaki Matsushima J-höm kicks off with an energetic flash of tart lemon, green bamboo, and spicy cardamom. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite calms down into a clean, aquatic breeze that feels like an upscale shower gel. Smooth driftwood and cashmere wood anchor the …

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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, Alte or J-höm?

J-höm takes 3 of 4 categories. Alte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes. Choose Alte for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alte or J-höm?

Alte lasts longest (Alte 73/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alte or J-höm?

Projection is very close: J-höm 51/100, Alte 50/100 for sillage.

Do Alte and J-höm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Alte or J-höm better for summer or winter?

Alte suits daytime wear; J-höm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alte and J-höm?

Alte has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper, Lavender and Cypress, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. J-höm has top notes of Bamboo, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Driftwood, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.