Fragrance comparison

Axum vs Giacomo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Axum

Morph

4.0946 votes

Rank #14,821 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Giacomo

Parfums Louis Armand

4.254 votes

Rank #61,479 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Axum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Giacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Axum2/4

Giacomo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AxumMorph

GiacomoParfums Louis Armand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGiacomo

SillageGiacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseClovesCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliChampagneCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaWhite MuskAmbergris

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitGreen Bell PepperJuniper

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomTurmericCuminCedarHerbal Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

Cashmere WoodIncenseMusk

Category winnerAxumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer28

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#61,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAxumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axum by Morph delivers a bold, dry blend of woody incense, biting cloves, and earthy patchouli. Right away, a sharp kick of cumin and smokiness hits the air before mellowing into an unusual dry champagne and soft cashmere wood heart. The dry-down settles into a comforting base of ambergris, clean white musk, and a sub…

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Giacomo by Parfums Louis Armand presents a distinctive take on aromatic spicy perfumery for men, balancing brisk produce freshness with pungent kitchen spices. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside crisp green bell pepper and brisk juniper. As the initial brightness settles, the heart rev…

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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, Axum or Giacomo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Axum is rated 4.09/5 from 46 votes; Giacomo is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Axum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Giacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Axum or Giacomo?

Giacomo lasts longest (Giacomo 84/100, Axum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axum or Giacomo?

Giacomo projects furthest (Giacomo 69/100, Axum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axum and Giacomo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cumin and Cashmere Wood.

Is Axum or Giacomo better for summer or winter?

Axum suits daytime wear; Giacomo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axum and Giacomo?

Axum has top notes of Incense, Cloves and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Champagne and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Ambergris. Giacomo has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Bell Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Cardamom, Turmeric, Cumin and Cedar, a base of Cashmere Wood, Incense and Musk.