Fragrance comparison

Empire Icon vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Empire Icon

Hinode

4.4025 votes

Rank #31,530 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,855 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Empire Icon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Empire Icon3/7

Jacomo for Men Intense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Empire Icon
Community sentiment: Empire Icon
Longevity: Jacomo for Men Intense
Sillage & projection: Jacomo for Men Intense
Value for money: Jacomo for Men Intense
Versatility: Empire Icon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire IconHinode

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 62%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerEmpire IconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerEmpire IconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

cinnamon65%

lavender56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

elemiBlack PepperCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegLavenderGingerOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarGaiac WoodLabdanumClearwood

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Empire Icon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer6

Fall94

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmpire IconMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,530

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire Icon by Hinode opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper and tart grapefruit, instantly warmed by spicy cinnamon and resinous elemi. Within minutes, the zesty sharpness settles into an aromatic core of French lavender, fresh grated ginger, and sweet orange blossom, giving the scent a balanced barbershop-m…

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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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, Empire Icon or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Empire Icon is rated 4.40/5 from 25 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Empire Icon for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Empire Icon or Jacomo for Men Intense?

They last about the same: Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, Empire Icon 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Empire Icon or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Empire Icon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire Icon and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom.

Is Empire Icon or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Empire Icon is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire Icon is the stronger pick. Empire Icon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire Icon and Jacomo for Men Intense?

Empire Icon has top notes of elemi, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Gaiac Wood, Labdanum and Clearwood. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.