Fragrance comparison

Erborista vs Jacomo de Jacomo

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 963 ratings analysed

Erborista

Chapel Factory

4.0026 votes

Rank #54,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jacomo de Jacomo

Jacomo

3.96937 votes

Rank #505 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Erborista
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Erborista1/7

Jacomo de Jacomo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErboristaChapel Factory

Jacomo de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

3.96/ 5 · 937 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

46%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

917 votes

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo

SillageJacomo de Jacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

herbal69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotMugwort

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryLavenderIris

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseCedarAmber

Notes

ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Erborista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night23

Spring44

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerErboristaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#505

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erborista by Chapel Factory smells like stepping into a sunlit monastery herb garden tucked behind stone walls. The opening hits with crisp bergamot and crushed sage, spiked by the bitter green edge of mugwort. Within twenty minutes, clean rosemary and dry lavender take over the heart, softened by a faint dusting of c…

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Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…

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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, Erborista or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Erborista is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Erborista for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Erborista or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Erborista 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erborista or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Erborista 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erborista and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Erborista or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Erborista is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. Erborista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erborista and Jacomo de Jacomo?

Erborista has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Mugwort, heart notes of Rosemary, Lavender and Iris, a base of Incense, Cedar and Amber. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.