Fragrance comparison

Familiars vs Jungle Man

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Familiars

The Society of Alchemists

4.333 votes

Rank #53,689 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Jungle Man

3.23159 votes

Rank #13,436 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Familiars
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jungle Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Familiars2/4

Jungle Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FamiliarsThe Society of Alchemists

Jungle ManLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.23/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

29%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityFamiliars

SillageFamiliars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerJungle ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

vanilla83%

green74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotLimeMint

Heart

CedarwoodCardamomAngelicaClove

Base

FrankincenseSandalwoodAmbergrisMuskOud

Top

MintSpicesBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomClove

Base

VanilleTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Cardamom and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerJungle ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Familiars by The Society of Alchemists opens with a bright burst of lime, mint, and pink pepper before shifting into a dry, resinous heart. Cedarwood and cardamom add a warm, herbal spice that grounds the initial citrus splash. As it dries down, frankincense, dark sandalwood, and a soft musk settle on skin, leaving a …

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Jungle Man by LR is an oriental spicy scent defined by a crisp mint and bergamot opening. It settles into a warm heart of lavender, cardamom, and clove, supported by a base of vanilla and tonka bean. This aromatic composition offers a classic masculine profile suitable for casual daily wear or autumn evenings, providi…

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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, Familiars or Jungle Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Familiars is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Jungle Man is rated 3.23/5 from 159 votes. Choose Familiars for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Jungle Man for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Familiars or Jungle Man?

Familiars lasts longest (Familiars 80/100, Jungle Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Familiars or Jungle Man?

Familiars projects furthest (Familiars 75/100, Jungle Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Familiars and Jungle Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Cardamom and Clove.

Is Familiars or Jungle Man better for summer or winter?

Familiars suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Familiars and Jungle Man?

Familiars has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom, Angelica and Clove, a base of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Musk. Jungle Man has top notes of Mint, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Clove, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.