Fragrance comparison

Caliber 12 vs Juniper + Salt

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Caliber 12

Jeanne Arthes

3.8336 votes

Rank #24,736 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Juniper + Salt

Womo

4.504 votes

Rank #44,583 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caliber 12 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Caliber 12
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Juniper + Salt
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caliber 123/4

Juniper + Salt1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Juniper + Salt
Sillage & projection: Caliber 12
Value for money: Caliber 12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caliber 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caliber 12Jeanne Arthes

Juniper + SaltWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 22%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityJuniper + Salt

SillageCaliber 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCaliber 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

vanilla30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

earthy70%

soft spicy60%

salty50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Top

CardamomPink PepperSaltLemonJuniper BerriesCumin

Heart

AlgaeIrisClary SageBay Leaf

Base

CedarHaitian VetiverLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Haitian 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall81

Winter48

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#44,583

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaliber 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caliber 12 by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of lemon and raw ginger that immediately wakes up your nostrils. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart dominated by juniper berries and warm cardamom. The scent sits close to the skin as it settles into a smooth Haitian vetive…

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Juniper + Salt by Womo is a woody aromatic blend that captures the essence of a rugged coastline. Combining crisp juniper berries with a distinct saline quality, it offers a refreshing profile for both men and women. This 2018 release thrives in warmer weather, providing a clean and grounding experience that lingers c…

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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, Caliber 12 or Juniper + Salt?

Caliber 12 takes 3 of 4 categories. Caliber 12 is rated 3.83/5 from 36 votes; Juniper + Salt is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Caliber 12 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Juniper + Salt for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caliber 12 or Juniper + Salt?

Juniper + Salt lasts longest (Juniper + Salt 65/100, Caliber 12 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caliber 12 or Juniper + Salt?

Caliber 12 projects furthest (Caliber 12 54/100, Juniper + Salt 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caliber 12 and Juniper + Salt smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Caliber 12 or Juniper + Salt better for summer or winter?

Caliber 12 suits day or night wear; Juniper + Salt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caliber 12 and Juniper + Salt?

Caliber 12 has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver. Juniper + Salt has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Salt and Lemon, heart notes of Algae, Iris, Clary Sage and Bay Leaf, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Labdanum and Oakmoss.