Fragrance comparison

DeMarco vs J-höm

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

6 wins

DeMarco

Oriflame

4.09181 votes

Rank #11,148 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DeMarco takes 6 of 7 categories.

DeMarco
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

DeMarco6/7

J-höm1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeMarcoOriflame

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

Category winnerDeMarcoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerDeMarcoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDeMarco

SillageDeMarco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDeMarcoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLemonBamboo

Heart

LavenderCarawayGeraniumPalmarosa

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Bamboo and Patchouli. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Category winnerJ-hömMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Work 38%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDeMarcoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DeMarco by Oriflame opens with a bright flash of lemon paired with cool bamboo and green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, an aromatic heart of lavender, caraway, and geranium emerges, introducing a dry herbal structure. The fragrance eventually settles into a grounding woody base where patchouli an…

Reviews →

Masaki Matsushima J-höm kicks off with an energetic flash of tart lemon, green bamboo, and spicy cardamom. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite calms down into a clean, aquatic breeze that feels like an upscale shower gel. Smooth driftwood and cashmere wood anchor the …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DeMarco or J-höm?

DeMarco takes 6 of 7 categories. DeMarco is rated 4.09/5 from 181 votes; J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes. Choose DeMarco for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DeMarco or J-höm?

DeMarco lasts longest (DeMarco 66/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DeMarco or J-höm?

DeMarco projects furthest (DeMarco 60/100, J-höm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DeMarco and J-höm smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Bamboo and Patchouli.

Is DeMarco or J-höm better for summer or winter?

For summer, J-höm is the stronger pick. For winter, DeMarco is the stronger pick. J-höm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DeMarco and J-höm?

DeMarco has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Bamboo, heart notes of Lavender, Caraway, Geranium and Palmarosa, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. J-höm has top notes of Bamboo, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Driftwood, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.