Core vs Jacomo de Jacomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jacomo de Jacomo takes 5 of 5 categories.
CoreChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jacomo de JacomoChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Core0/5
Jacomo de Jacomo5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Sillage & projection
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Value for money
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jacomo de Jacomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CoreJunaid JamshedJacomo de JacomoJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%
3.96/ 5 · 937 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
46%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
917 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJacomo de Jacomo
SillageJacomo de Jacomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
mossy56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenJasmineOakmossCardamom
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBrazilian Rosewood
Notes
ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Oakmoss, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring44
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,078
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#512
PerfumerChristian Mathieu
Launched—
Reviews178
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCore by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon with a spicy heart. It offers an approachable profile for men, perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. The scent maintains a clean, professional character suitable for office environments where you want t…
Reviews →Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…
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, Core or Jacomo de Jacomo?
Jacomo de Jacomo takes 5 of 5 categories. Core is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Core or Jacomo de Jacomo?
Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Core 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Core or Jacomo de Jacomo?
Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Core 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Core and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Oakmoss, Cardamom and Musk.
Is Core or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?
Core suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Core and Jacomo de Jacomo?
Core has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.
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