Fragrance comparison

Bacon Gold vs J-Sport Xtreme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bacon Gold

Bacon

2.9213 votes

Rank #22,938 BaconFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

J-Sport Xtreme

JAFRA

3.569 votes

Rank #58,237 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bacon Gold
Choose it for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
J-Sport Xtreme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bacon Gold4/4

J-Sport Xtreme0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon GoldBacon

J-Sport XtremeJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 86%

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 42%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

22%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityBacon Gold

SillageBacon Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBacon GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

fresh spicy83%

savory65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

green42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconPink PepperPepperMandarin OrangeNutmegBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart

CedarPepperNutmegPatchouli

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg 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

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#58,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBacon GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Gold by Bacon, launched in 2010, is a bold aromatic unisex fragrance centered on an unmistakable, salty bacon accord. It combines savory meat notes with bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper. Designed for those who prefer unconventional scents, it wears best during casual daytime outings in moderate …

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J-Sport Xtreme by JAFRA offers a crisp, citrus-forward profile for men. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and lemon before settling into a woody base of cedar and sandalwood. This 2013 release is a versatile choice for casual daytime wear, providing a refreshing, clean sensation that remains steady during warmer spring…

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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 Gold or J-Sport Xtreme?

Bacon Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Bacon Gold is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes; J-Sport Xtreme is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bacon Gold for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose J-Sport Xtreme for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Gold or J-Sport Xtreme?

Bacon Gold lasts longest (Bacon Gold 80/100, J-Sport Xtreme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Gold or J-Sport Xtreme?

Bacon Gold projects furthest (Bacon Gold 81/100, J-Sport Xtreme 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Gold and J-Sport Xtreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Grapefruit.

Is Bacon Gold or J-Sport Xtreme better for summer or winter?

Bacon Gold suits day or night wear; J-Sport Xtreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Gold and J-Sport Xtreme?

Bacon Gold features Bacon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. J-Sport Xtreme has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Galbanum, heart notes of Cedar, Pepper, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Leather.