Fragrance comparison

Covert vs 36 Jacob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

1 wins

Covert

Clandestine Laboratories

4.2516 votes

Rank #23,361 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,701 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Covert takes 1 of 1 categories.

Covert
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.

Covert1/1

36 Jacob0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CovertClandestine Laboratories

36 JacobSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OpoponaxCloveWhite MuskOrange BlossomFrankincenseCedarBergamotFlowersCypriol

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress

Heart

OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum

Base

White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesClove, Orange Blossom and Cypriol. Durations are only published for Covert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night38

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,361

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#72,701

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCovertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Covert by Clandestine Laboratories offers a dry, resinous mix of woods and warm spice designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with sharp, dry bergamot paired with the biting warmth of clove. As the initial citrus crispness settles, earthy cypriol and dry cedar wood take center stage, underpinned by nat…

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Spiritum 36 Jacob is a deep, smoky woody fragrance built around dark resin, earthy roots, and rich spices. It kicks off with a lively burst of pink pepper, aromatic cypress, and zesty orange, immediately backed by a golden thread of saffron. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, smooth cedarwood, clove, and buttery…

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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, Covert or 36 Jacob?

Covert takes 1 of 1 categories. Covert is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Covert for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character.

Do Covert and 36 Jacob smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Orange Blossom and Cypriol.

Is Covert or 36 Jacob better for summer or winter?

Covert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Covert and 36 Jacob?

Covert features Opoponax, Clove, White Musk, Orange Blossom and Frankincense. 36 Jacob has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Orris, Clove, Orange Blossom and Red Fruits, a base of White Oud, Leather, Incense and Cypriol.