Fragrance comparison

Bacon Classic vs Jewel for Him

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

Bacon Classic

Bacon

2.8329 votes

Rank #20,219 BaconWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jewel for Him

M. Micallef

3.95380 votes

Rank #4,978 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jewel for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bacon Classic
Choose it for a bacon and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jewel for Him
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bacon Classic2/7

Jewel for Him5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jewel for Him
Community sentiment: Jewel for Him
Longevity: Jewel for Him
Sillage & projection: Bacon Classic
Value for money: Bacon Classic
Versatility: Jewel for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jewel for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon ClassicBacon

Jewel for HimM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 5%Had 4%Want 92%

3.95/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerJewel for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

3%Like

3%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

40%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerJewel for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJewel for Him

SillageBacon Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBacon ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

woody88%

savory77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconGuaiac WoodVetiverPepperVirginia CedarLimeGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruitCardamomPink PepperPepper

Heart

Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

BenzoinIncenseMossMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer100

Fall30

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJewel for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#4,978

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerJewel for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Classic by Bacon is a bold, divisive aromatic scent that centers entirely on a salty, smoky bacon accord. Launched in 2010, it blends savory meat notes with lime and grapefruit. It performs as a striking conversation piece rather than a traditional personal fragrance. Best suited for someone wanting a humorous, …

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Jewel for Him by M. Micallef is a refined woody fragrance, defined by sharp citrus notes of bergamot and grapefruit balanced by spicy cardamom and pink pepper. Designed for the modern man, it works well as a versatile daily signature, transitioning cleanly from office wear in spring to cooler autumn evenings. The blen…

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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, Bacon Classic or Jewel for Him?

Jewel for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Bacon Classic is rated 2.83/5 from 29 votes; Jewel for Him is rated 3.95/5 from 380 votes. Choose Bacon Classic for a bacon and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jewel for Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Classic or Jewel for Him?

Jewel for Him lasts longest (Jewel for Him 74/100, Bacon Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Classic or Jewel for Him?

Bacon Classic projects furthest (Bacon Classic 73/100, Jewel for Him 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Classic and Jewel for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Grapefruit.

Is Bacon Classic or Jewel for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bacon Classic is the stronger pick. For winter, Jewel for Him is the stronger pick. Bacon Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Classic and Jewel for Him?

Bacon Classic features Bacon, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Jewel for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Moss and Musk.