Fragrance comparison

Big Sur Eucalyptus vs Jack Black Signature

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

Big Sur Eucalyptus

DS&Durga

3.71214 votes

Rank #11,727 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jack Black Signature

Jack Black

4.2952 votes

Rank #11,363 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jack Black Signature takes 6 of 7 categories.

Big Sur Eucalyptus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jack Black Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Big Sur Eucalyptus1/7

Jack Black Signature6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jack Black Signature
Community sentiment: Jack Black Signature
Longevity: Jack Black Signature
Sillage & projection: Big Sur Eucalyptus
Value for money: Jack Black Signature
Versatility: Jack Black Signature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jack Black Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Big Sur EucalyptusDS&Durga

Jack Black SignatureJack Black

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerJack Black SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

214 votes

54%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerJack Black SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityJack Black Signature

SillageBig Sur Eucalyptus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value54

Category winnerJack Black SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

marine48%

fresh spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

camphor30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

EucalyptusSea waterCypressRosemaryDried Fallen LeavesWoody NotesCardamomMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bay LeafCypressBergamotTangerineGeraniumSage

Heart

Black PepperEucalyptusLavenderCardamomelemiOrchid

Base

CedarPatchouliPapyrusAmber

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Cypress and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Big Sur Eucalyptus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night54

Spring89

Summer95

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Category winnerJack Black SignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,727

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#11,363

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerJack Black SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus delivers a blast of cold ocean fog ripping through Northern California coastal woods. It opens with bracing eucalyptus leaves, sharp camphor, and salty Pacific spray that clears your sinuses within seconds. The immediate lift feels raw and medicinal. Give it ten minutes, though. As the damp…

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Jack Black Signature is a woody spicy scent that centers on a sharp eucalyptus and black pepper opening. It settles into a clean, sophisticated base of cedar and patchouli. This fragrance offers a mature, professional profile suited for office settings or evening wear, providing a grounded alternative to modern, overl…

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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, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Jack Black Signature?

Jack Black Signature takes 6 of 7 categories. Big Sur Eucalyptus is rated 3.71/5 from 214 votes; Jack Black Signature is rated 4.29/5 from 52 votes. Choose Big Sur Eucalyptus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jack Black Signature for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Jack Black Signature?

Jack Black Signature lasts longest (Jack Black Signature 66/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Jack Black Signature?

Projection is very close: Big Sur Eucalyptus 53/100, Jack Black Signature 52/100 for sillage.

Do Big Sur Eucalyptus and Jack Black Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Cypress and Cardamom.

Is Big Sur Eucalyptus or Jack Black Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jack Black Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Jack Black Signature is the stronger pick. Big Sur Eucalyptus suits daytime wear; Jack Black Signature suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Sur Eucalyptus and Jack Black Signature?

Big Sur Eucalyptus features Eucalyptus, Sea water, Cypress, Rosemary and Dried Fallen Leaves. Jack Black Signature has top notes of Bay Leaf, Cypress, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Papyrus and Amber.