Fragrance comparison

Chiiyaam vs JV x NJ

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

Chiiyaam

Invocation

4.502 votes

Rank #56,445 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

JV x NJ

John Varvatos

3.79346 votes

Rank #7,435 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JV x NJ takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chiiyaam
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
JV x NJ
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chiiyaam1/4

JV x NJ3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JV x NJ
Sillage & projection: JV x NJ
Value for money: Chiiyaam
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JV x NJ

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChiiyaamInvocation

JV x NJJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

3.79/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

23%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

346 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJV x NJ

SillageJV x NJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerChiiyaamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

amber69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aquatic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

CascaloneMandarin OrangeLimePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMintSageRosemaryHedione

Base4-6+ hrs

ClearwoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Rosemary. Durations are only published for JV x NJ, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,435

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerJV x NJHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…

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John Varvatos JV x NJ is a modern aromatic blue fragrance that opens with a splash of crisp kaffir lime, zesty mandarin orange, and breezy cascalone. That aquatic melon-tinted burst quickly meets an herbal core of French lavender, cooling garden mint, and crushed sage. It feels like stepping out of a clean shower into…

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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, Chiiyaam or JV x NJ?

JV x NJ takes 3 of 4 categories. Chiiyaam is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; JV x NJ is rated 3.79/5 from 346 votes. Choose Chiiyaam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose JV x NJ for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chiiyaam or JV x NJ?

JV x NJ lasts longest (JV x NJ 56/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chiiyaam or JV x NJ?

JV x NJ projects furthest (JV x NJ 53/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chiiyaam and JV x NJ smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Rosemary.

Is Chiiyaam or JV x NJ better for summer or winter?

Chiiyaam suits daytime wear; JV x NJ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiiyaam and JV x NJ?

Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock. JV x NJ has top notes of Cascalone, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Mint, Sage and Rosemary, a base of Clearwood and Sandalwood.