Fragrance comparison

Dover vs J-höm

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #51,370 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dover3/5

J-höm2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DoverLuxury Blend

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

Category winnerDoverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJ-hömBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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#51,370

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJ-hömHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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 …

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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, Dover or J-höm?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dover or J-höm?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dover or J-höm?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, J-höm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dover and J-höm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Amber and Cashmere Wood.

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

Dover suits evening wear; J-höm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dover and J-höm?

Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. 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.