Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence vs Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,630 ratings analysed

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Bvlgari · 2020

3.571,595 votes

Rank #7,082 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Castelbajac

4.1435 votes

Rank #28,974 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence1/7

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Community sentiment: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Longevity: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Sillage & projection: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Value for money: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Versatility: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bvlgari Man Glacial EssenceBvlgari

Jean-Charles de CastelbajacCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,373 votes

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJean-Charles de Castelbajac

SillageJean-Charles de Castelbajac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic80%

powdery58%

musky55%

herbal49%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesGingerGeranium

Heart

SandalwoodArtemisiaOrris Root

Base

ClearwoodMuskCedar

Top20-30 mins

Juniper BerriesArtemisiaBasilAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationGeraniumSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskTonka BeanOlibanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Geranium, Sandalwood and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day92

Night100

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,082

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2020

Reviews69

Overall rank#28,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBvlgari Man Glacial EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance built around juniper, ginger, clean woods and musk. It opens bright and cool, with a fresh spicy lift that suits daytime wear, office settings and warmer spring weather. The dry-down is smooth, musky and professional, though some wearers may find the pri…

Reviews →

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is an authentic 1982 vintage aromatic fougere that captures the bold, pine-tinted character of classic European barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with a bracing snap of bitter artemisia, crisp juniper berries, and soapy aldehydes, delivering an immediate rush of clean mountain air. …

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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, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes 6 of 7 categories. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is rated 3.57/5 from 1,595 votes; Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes. Choose Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac lasts longest (Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 72/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac projects furthest (Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 71/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Geranium, Sandalwood and Artemisia.

Is Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is the stronger pick. For winter, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is the stronger pick. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence has top notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger and Geranium, heart notes of Sandalwood, Artemisia and Orris Root, a base of Clearwood, Musk and Cedar. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has top notes of Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Basil and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Tonka Bean.