Fragrance comparison

ARA(GON) vs Jacomo de Jacomo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 968 ratings analysed

ARA(GON)

Mallo

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,454 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%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 7 categories.

ARA(GON)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

ARA(GON)3/7

Jacomo de Jacomo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jacomo de Jacomo
Community sentiment: Jacomo de Jacomo
Longevity: ARA(GON)
Sillage & projection: ARA(GON)
Value for money: Jacomo de Jacomo
Versatility: ARA(GON)
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

ARA(GON)Mallo

Jacomo de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

3.96/ 5 · 937 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

10%Hate

31 votes

46%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

917 votes

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityARA(GON)

SillageARA(GON)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

herbal65%

woody48%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall92

Winter62

Day100

Night70

Spring44

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerARA(GON)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,454

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#512

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…

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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, ARA(GON) or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 4 of 7 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, ARA(GON) or Jacomo de Jacomo?

ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ARA(GON) or Jacomo de Jacomo?

ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ARA(GON) and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is ARA(GON) or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, ARA(GON) is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. ARA(GON) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.