Fragrance comparison

Cédrat vs J

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 322 ratings analysed

Cédrat

Roger & Gallet

3.46318 votes

Rank #12,646 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Just Jack

4.254 votes

Rank #57,797 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cédrat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
J
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cédrat1/4

J3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CédratRoger & Gallet

JJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

268 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJ

SillageJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

marine56%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronGrapefruitMintWatermelon

Heart

Sea NotesBasilCardamom

Base

CedarVetiverMuskWhite Amber

Top

CitronGrapefruitOrange

Heart

Red Pepper

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex73

Women21

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#57,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCédratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cédrat is a light, lemon-led cologne with mint, aromatic herbs and a dry woody base. It smells clean, breezy and slightly soapy rather than juicy or sugary, with a more grounded citrus character than a bright lemonade style. It suits hot weather especially well, and many wearers find it easy, unisex and good value. Th…

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Just Jack J targets the classic citrus and wood combination that defined modern masculine perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of citron, grapefruit, and orange, before shifting into a dry vetiver and cedar finish. It offers a clean, professional profile for spring and summer days, making it an affordable, da…

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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, Cédrat or J?

J takes 3 of 4 categories. Cédrat is rated 3.46/5 from 318 votes; J is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cédrat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose J for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cédrat or J?

J lasts longest (J 73/100, Cédrat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cédrat or J?

J projects furthest (J 75/100, Cédrat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cédrat and J smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Cédrat or J better for summer or winter?

Cédrat suits daytime wear; J suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cédrat and J?

Cédrat has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Basil and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and White Amber. J has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Red Pepper, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.