Fragrance comparison

Dumbo vs Jatamansi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 223 ratings analysed

Dumbo

The 5th

3.258 votes

Rank #63,931 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jatamansi

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.84215 votes

Rank #15,967 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jatamansi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dumbo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jatamansi
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dumbo1/4

Jatamansi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DumboThe 5th

JatamansiL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

3.84/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityJatamansi

SillageJatamansi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDumboBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

green48%

conifer30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

herbal74%

fresh spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeCardamomTea

Heart

OlibanumDriftwoodRose

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageGrapefruitBergamotCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)ChamomileYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

PapyrusIncenseVetiverTeaGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tea, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Jatamansi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring78

Summer100

Fall61

Winter24

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men0

Unisex85

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,967

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerJatamansiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dumbo opens with a dry green mix of pine, tea and cardamom, then settles into a smooth woody heart with incense, driftwood and a soft floral touch. It wears close and calm, with tonka, sandalwood and vetiver adding warmth. This suits someone who likes woody, aromatic scents with a slightly urban, polished feel rather…

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Jatamansi opens with a vibrant burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed clary sage, giving it the brisk energy of an herbal tonic. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals its centerpiece, Himalayan nard, also known as spikenard. This rare mountain herb smells like a soothing blend…

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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, Dumbo or Jatamansi?

Jatamansi takes 3 of 4 categories. Dumbo is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Jatamansi is rated 3.84/5 from 215 votes. Choose Dumbo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Jatamansi for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dumbo or Jatamansi?

Jatamansi lasts longest (Jatamansi 49/100, Dumbo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dumbo or Jatamansi?

Jatamansi projects furthest (Jatamansi 54/100, Dumbo 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dumbo and Jatamansi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tea, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Dumbo or Jatamansi better for summer or winter?

Dumbo suits day or night wear; Jatamansi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dumbo and Jatamansi?

Dumbo has top notes of Pine Tree, Cardamom and Tea, heart notes of Olibanum, Driftwood and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Jatamansi has top notes of Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Incense, Vetiver and Tea.