Fragrance comparison

Danaë vs Jubilation 40 Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,601 ratings analysed

Danaë

Argos · 2021

4.28450 votes

Rank #26,645 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Jubilation 40 Man

Amouage

4.431,151 votes

Rank #25,826 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation 40 Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Danaë
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Jubilation 40 Man
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Danaë2/7

Jubilation 40 Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jubilation 40 Man
Community sentiment: Jubilation 40 Man
Longevity: Jubilation 40 Man
Sillage & projection: Jubilation 40 Man
Value for money: Danaë
Versatility: Danaë
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jubilation 40 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DanaëArgos

Jubilation 40 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 450 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.43/ 5 · 1,151 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerJubilation 40 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

22%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

450 votes

67%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

1,151 votes

Category winnerJubilation 40 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityJubilation 40 Man

SillageJubilation 40 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value24

Category winnerDanaëBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

musky65%

patchouli48%

powdery30%

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodCedarPink Pepper

Base

Mysore SandalwoodPatchouliMuskCistus Incanus

Top

BlackberryLabdanumBlack CurrantOrangeRosemaryDavana

Heart

FrankincenseBay LeafCinnamonClovesBroomCelery SeedsRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OpoponaxPatchouliMyrrhGuaiac WoodMossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDanaëMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex44

Women4

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,645

PerfumerChristian Petrovich

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,826

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJubilation 40 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built for chilly weather and formal night events, Danaë by Argos pairs crisp citrus with heavy cashmeran, guaiac wood, and soft musk. The initial lemon splash clears fast, giving way to ten hours of creamy sandalwood. It offers a solid choice for buyers seeking a polished cold-weather signature scent that stays close …

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Amouage Jubilation 40 Man brings a highly concentrated dose of resinous luxury. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour crafts this Extrait de Parfum at forty percent concentration. Warm orange and rich blackberry top notes open into a dense heart of frankincense and cinnamon. Ideal for cold winter evenings, it settles on skin w…

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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, Danaë or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Danaë is rated 4.28/5 from 450 votes; Jubilation 40 Man is rated 4.43/5 from 1,151 votes. Choose Danaë for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Jubilation 40 Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Danaë or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man lasts longest (Jubilation 40 Man 84/100, Danaë 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Danaë or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man projects furthest (Jubilation 40 Man 66/100, Danaë 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Danaë and Jubilation 40 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Danaë or Jubilation 40 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Danaë is the stronger pick. For winter, Jubilation 40 Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Danaë and Jubilation 40 Man?

Danaë has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Cistus Incanus. Jubilation 40 Man has top notes of Blackberry, Labdanum, Black Currant and Orange, heart notes of Frankincense, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Opoponax, Patchouli and Myrrh.