Fragrance comparison

Aura for Men vs Quantum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura for Men

Jacomo

3.58350 votes

Rank #6,028 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Quantum

M.INT

3.1836 votes

Rank #23,911 Coca-colaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Quantum
Choose it for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aura for Men4/7

Quantum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aura for Men
Community sentiment: Aura for Men
Longevity: Quantum
Sillage & projection: Quantum
Value for money: Aura for Men
Versatility: Quantum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aura for MenJacomo

QuantumM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

Category winnerAura for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

310 votes

22%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

30%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerAura for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityQuantum

SillageQuantum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAura for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

coca-cola100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerSageLemonJuniper

Heart

Green TeaTobaccoTonka BeanNutmegCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberPatchouliMusk

Top

Coca-Cola

Heart

NutmegGingerCinnamonCedar

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesGinger, Tobacco, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerQuantumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,028

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#23,911

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAura for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura for Men by Jacomo is a woody spicy fragrance from the year 2000. It balances a crisp ginger and lemon opening with a heart of green tea, tobacco, and tonka bean. This scent offers a clean, aromatic profile that works well as a versatile daily wear for spring or autumn, providing an interesting, budget-friendly op…

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Quantum by M.INT centers on a distinctive, fizzing Coca-Cola accord that transitions into a spicy, woody base. It offers an unconventional profile for those who enjoy playful yet grounded scents. Best suited for autumn evenings or casual weekend gatherings, this unisex fragrance leans slightly masculine through its dr…

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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, Aura for Men or Quantum?

Aura for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura for Men is rated 3.58/5 from 350 votes; Quantum is rated 3.18/5 from 36 votes. Choose Aura for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Quantum for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura for Men or Quantum?

Quantum lasts longest (Quantum 64/100, Aura for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura for Men or Quantum?

Projection is very close: Quantum 56/100, Aura for Men 55/100 for sillage.

Do Aura for Men and Quantum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Tobacco, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is Aura for Men or Quantum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quantum is the stronger pick. For winter, Quantum is the stronger pick. Quantum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura for Men and Quantum?

Aura for Men has top notes of Ginger, Sage, Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Green Tea, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Quantum has top notes of Coca-Cola, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco.