Fragrance comparison

Dominant vs JP

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Dominant

Antonio Maretti

3.3856 votes

Rank #29,354 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

GUY FOX

4.3238 votes

Rank #14,362 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JP takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dominant
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
JP
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dominant1/7

JP6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DominantAntonio Maretti

JPGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

4.32/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 59%Had 12%Want 29%

Category winnerJPRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

32%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

11%Hate

56 votes

50%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerJPMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJP

SillageJP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value67

Category winnerJPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal91%

soft spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

anis56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonCardamom

Heart

SageTarragonGeranium

Base

OakmossVanillaCashmere Wood

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleSageGeraniumRose

Base6-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for JP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer67

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer96

Fall85

Winter33

Day100

Night57

Category winnerDominantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men79

Unisex18

Women4

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,354

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerJPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dominant opens with a brisk mix of lemon, apple and cardamom, then settles into an aromatic green heart with sage, tarragon and geranium. It reads fresh, slightly sweet and easy to wear, with a clean, shampoo-like feel. The oakmoss, vanilla and cashmere wood base softens it rather than making it heavy. Based on the av…

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JP opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and spicy cardamom, backed by a quick bite of grated ginger. It grabs your attention right away. As the initial citrus spray calms down, a crisp green apple and clean geranium core takes over the midsection. You also get a faint petal softness from dewy rose that …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dominant or JP?

JP takes 6 of 7 categories. Dominant is rated 3.38/5 from 56 votes; JP is rated 4.32/5 from 38 votes. Choose Dominant for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose JP for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dominant or JP?

JP lasts longest (JP 63/100, Dominant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dominant or JP?

JP projects furthest (JP 49/100, Dominant 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dominant and JP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Sage and Geranium.

Is Dominant or JP better for summer or winter?

For summer, JP is the stronger pick. For winter, Dominant is the stronger pick. Dominant suits daytime wear; JP suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dominant and JP?

Dominant has top notes of Apple, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. JP has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apple, Sage, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Vetiver.