Fragrance comparison

Coastal Veil vs J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

Coastal Veil

Pineward Perfumes

3.96143 votes

Rank #28,558 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

DS&Durga · 2013

4.4823 votes

Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Coastal Veil
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coastal Veil1/5

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne3/5

Ratings & consensus: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Value for money: Coastal Veil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coastal VeilPineward Perfumes

J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

65%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCoastal VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

marine65%

fresh spicy48%

aquatic30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SeaweedSea waterCypressJuniperEucalyptusJuniper BerriesAmbergrisMossMushroomWater PepperSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Woody NotesEucalyptusCypressSageSeaweed

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSeaweed, Cypress and Eucalyptus. Durations are only published for J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex59

Women2

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,613

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2013

Reviews5

Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coastal Veil by Pineward Perfumes captures the chilly mist of the Pacific Northwest shoreline. A stark blend of briny seaweed, cold sea water, and sharp cypress, this fragrance bypasses typical tropical sunscreen notes. It suits outdoor enthusiasts who prefer an atmospheric, damp wood scent over clean citrus colognes …

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J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne by DS&Durga captures the smell of an open wood fire burning in a coastal pine forest on a crisp October afternoon. Formulated by perfumer David Seth Moltz, the composition opens with a sharp flash of eucalyptus and dry sage brush. It instantly wakes up your senses before settling into res…

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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, Coastal Veil or J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Coastal Veil is rated 3.96/5 from 143 votes; J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose Coastal Veil for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coastal Veil or J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne?

They last about the same: Coastal Veil 71/100, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Coastal Veil or J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Coastal Veil 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coastal Veil and J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Seaweed, Cypress and Eucalyptus.

Is Coastal Veil or J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne better for summer or winter?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coastal Veil and J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne?

Coastal Veil features Seaweed, Sea water, Cypress, Juniper and Eucalyptus. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed.