Fragrance comparison

Closeness vs 1922 by J.M.

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

Closeness

Pleasing

4.1353 votes

Rank #18,181 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

1922 by J.M.

Keune

4.3155 votes

Rank #25,982 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1922 by J.M. takes 6 of 7 categories.

Closeness
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1922 by J.M.
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Closeness1/7

1922 by J.M.6/7

Ratings & consensus: 1922 by J.M.
Community sentiment: 1922 by J.M.
Longevity: 1922 by J.M.
Sillage & projection: 1922 by J.M.
Value for money: 1922 by J.M.
Versatility: 1922 by J.M.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Closeness

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClosenessPleasing

1922 by J.M.Keune

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

4.31/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winner1922 by J.M.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

56%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winner1922 by J.M.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity1922 by J.M.

Sillage1922 by J.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value74

Category winner1922 by J.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky86%

soft spicy72%

woody58%

iris44%

earthy30%

woody100%

powdery88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

iris53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamom

Heart

CarrotOrrisBamboo

Base

MuskPapyrusCashmeranSalt

Top

FigEucalyptusCarrotCardamom

Heart

SandalwoodIrisCedarCoumarin

Base

MuskLeatherDriftwoodPapyrus

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Carrot, Musk and Papyrus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter65

Day92

Night100

Category winner1922 by J.M.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex69

Women17

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#25,982

PerfumerGeorge Keune

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerClosenessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Closeness by Pleasing lands on the skin like clean linen warming up in the sun. This woody spicy blend starts with a distinct pinch of pink pepper and cold cardamom, which prevents it from smelling like a basic clean laundry spray. As it sits, a damp bamboo accord pairs with the rooty texture of orris, giving the blen…

Reviews →

1922 by J.M. Keune is a versatile aromatic fragrance for men, blending fresh fig and eucalyptus with a warm, woody core of sandalwood and cedar. It sits close to the skin with a clinical, well-groomed finish, making it a reliable choice for professional settings or daily wear, especially during the transition between …

Reviews →

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, Closeness or 1922 by J.M.?

1922 by J.M. takes 6 of 7 categories. Closeness is rated 4.13/5 from 53 votes; 1922 by J.M. is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes. Choose Closeness for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1922 by J.M. for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Closeness or 1922 by J.M.?

They last about the same: 1922 by J.M. 59/100, Closeness 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Closeness or 1922 by J.M.?

1922 by J.M. projects furthest (1922 by J.M. 53/100, Closeness 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Closeness and 1922 by J.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Carrot, Musk and Papyrus.

Is Closeness or 1922 by J.M. better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1922 by J.M. is the stronger pick. For winter, Closeness is the stronger pick. Closeness suits evening wear; 1922 by J.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Closeness and 1922 by J.M.?

Closeness has top notes of Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Carrot, Orris and Bamboo, a base of Musk, Papyrus, Cashmeran and Salt. 1922 by J.M. has top notes of Fig, Eucalyptus, Carrot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sandalwood, Iris, Cedar and Coumarin, a base of Musk, Leather, Driftwood and Papyrus.