Fragrance comparison

Bar vs Philosopher’s Veil

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Bar

Zanini

3.9524 votes

Rank #19,260 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Philosopher’s Veil

Maison Jaxob

4.3032 votes

Rank #8,926 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philosopher’s Veil takes 5 of 5 categories.

Bar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
Philosopher’s Veil
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bar0/5

Philosopher’s Veil5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarZanini

Philosopher’s VeilMaison Jaxob

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.30/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPhilosopher’s Veil

SillagePhilosopher’s Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

musky77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperPink PepperCorianderCitrusesHyraceumOreganoMyrrhCocoaRoseJatamansi or SpikenardFeijoa FruitAcácia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesOreganoGingerCoriander

Heart

MyrrhVanilla PodDavana

Base

MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Oregano and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,260

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#8,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bar by Zanini opens with a sharp burst of fresh pepper and bitter oregano. Philippo Zanini pairs this dry, herbal introduction with a unexpected splash of sweet feijoa fruit, cutting the heat. As the scent settles, a dusty cocoa note emerges alongside dark, resinous myrrh, offering a rugged warmth that wears beautiful…

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Philosopher’s Veil is an aromatic, herb-forward scent blending sharp juniper berries and oregano with the resinous depth of myrrh. It captures a crisp, outdoorsy feeling that balances rugged notes with a smooth, cozy vanilla dry-down. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking a versatile, plant-based profile suitab…

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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, Bar or Philosopher’s Veil?

Philosopher’s Veil takes 5 of 5 categories. Bar is rated 3.95/5 from 24 votes; Philosopher’s Veil is rated 4.30/5 from 32 votes. Choose Bar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Choose Philosopher’s Veil for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bar or Philosopher’s Veil?

Philosopher’s Veil lasts longest (Philosopher’s Veil 79/100, Bar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bar or Philosopher’s Veil?

Philosopher’s Veil projects furthest (Philosopher’s Veil 70/100, Bar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bar and Philosopher’s Veil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Oregano and Myrrh.

Is Bar or Philosopher’s Veil better for summer or winter?

Philosopher’s Veil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bar and Philosopher’s Veil?

Bar features Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Coriander, Citruses and Hyraceum. Philosopher’s Veil has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Oregano and Ginger, heart notes of Myrrh, Vanilla Pod and Davana, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.