Delphinus vs 36 Jacob
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Delphinus takes 1 of 1 categories.
DelphinusChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
36 JacobChoose it for a earthy and woody character.
Delphinus1/1
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
- Delphinus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DelphinusCreed36 JacobSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
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 hate48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
1,289 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
almond92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
iris61%
earthy100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
oud69%
leather61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart3-4 hrs
OrrisHeliotropeOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
Top
Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress
Heart
OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum
Base
White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesIncense, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Orris. Durations are only published for Delphinus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day85
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,784
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#72,701
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDelphinusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…
Reviews →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…
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, Delphinus or 36 Jacob?
Delphinus takes 1 of 1 categories. Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes; 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character.
Do Delphinus and 36 Jacob smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Orris.
Is Delphinus or 36 Jacob better for summer or winter?
Delphinus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Delphinus and 36 Jacob?
Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood. 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.
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