Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca vs Jacomo de Jacomo In Black

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 6,264 ratings analysed

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

Guerlain

4.086,221 votes

Rank #4,711 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black

Jacomo

3.7943 votes

Rank #11,801 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca2/5

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black3/5

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Sillage & projection: Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Value for money: Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Herba FrescaGuerlain

Jacomo de Jacomo In BlackJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 6,221 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

3.79/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Herba FrescaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

6,221 votes

35%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo In Black

SillageJacomo de Jacomo In Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJacomo de Jacomo In BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

fresh44%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonClover

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintGreen Tea

Base2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Top

CardamomMintLemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenLavenderCedar

Base

AmberIncenseAmberwoodVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer100

Fall10

Winter6

Day100

Night8

Spring55

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex58

Women39

Men88

Unisex6

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,711

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain, Mathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#11,801

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Herba FrescaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca by Guerlain is a crisp, refreshing eau de toilette built around brisk herbal and citrus notes. The scent opens immediately with bright lemon and sweet green clover, creating a cool, outdoor atmosphere that feels like damp morning greenery. As the fragrance settles, garden mint and earthy gr…

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Jacomo de Jacomo In Black is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into warm spices and resinous incense. With a cardamom and mint opening, it settles into a dry, woody base of amber and tonka bean. It fits well for cooler days when you want a grounded, masculine scent that feels both crisp and slightly dark on the skin.

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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, Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca is rated 4.08/5 from 6,221 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo In Black is rated 3.79/5 from 43 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo In Black for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo In Black 75/100, Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo In Black 61/100, Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca and Jacomo de Jacomo In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen.

Is Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black better for summer or winter?

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca suits daytime wear; Jacomo de Jacomo In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca and Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca has top notes of Lemon and Clover, heart notes of Mint and Green Tea, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen. Jacomo de Jacomo In Black has top notes of Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Lavender and Cedar, a base of Amber, Incense, Amberwood and Vanilla.