Fragrance comparison

Bang vs Finale

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,514 ratings analysed

Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.861,268 votes

Rank #2,698 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Finale

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

4.35246 votes

Rank #1,484 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Finale takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bang
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Finale
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bang0/7

Finale7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BangMarc Jacobs

FinaleJ.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

Category winnerFinaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

1,268 votes

74%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerFinaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFinale

SillageFinale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerFinaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

soft spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

amber65%

balsamic56%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepperwood™

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base5-6 hrs

VetyverElemi resinBenzoinoak mossPatchouli

Top

NectarineDavanaPink Pepper

Heart

DaturaTobaccoBenzoin

Base

Guaiac WoodVetyverBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Vetyver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring37

Summer16

Fall100

Winter95

Day50

Night100

Category winnerFinaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 10%

Men18

Unisex65

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,698

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#1,484

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerFinaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang makes zero apologies for its upfront spice. You get an immediate punch of freshly ground pink pepper and raw pepperwood that tingles in your nose like a spice grinder at work. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp culinary bite softens into a warm cedar chest layered with earthy patchouli a…

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Finale by J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin offers a warm, confident profile that unfolds slowly on skin. It opens with nectarine and davana, settling into a creamy heart of tobacco and benzoin. Perfect for cooler autumn days, this unisex scent provides a steady, cozy presence without ever becoming too heavy for professional or…

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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, Bang or Finale?

Finale takes 7 of 7 categories. Bang is rated 3.86/5 from 1,268 votes; Finale is rated 4.35/5 from 246 votes. Choose Bang for a woody and soft spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Finale for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bang or Finale?

Finale lasts longest (Finale 81/100, Bang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang or Finale?

Finale projects furthest (Finale 75/100, Bang 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bang and Finale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Vetyver and Benzoin.

Is Bang or Finale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Finale is the stronger pick. For winter, Bang is the stronger pick. Bang suits daytime wear; Finale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang and Finale?

Bang has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss. Finale has top notes of Nectarine, Davana and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Datura, Tobacco and Benzoin, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetyver and Balsam Fir.