Fantastic Four vs John Player Special
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
John Player Special takes 2 of 2 categories.
Fantastic FourChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
John Player SpecialChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fantastic Four0/2
John Player Special2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- John Player Special
- Fragranxe ranking
- John Player Special
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fantastic FourThe Dua BrandJohn Player SpecialJohn Player SpecialWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.62/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 38%Had 34%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
71%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
amber83%
musky74%
warm spicy65%
powdery56%
woody100%
warm spicy83%
musky65%
patchouli48%
powdery30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Bitter Orange BlossomAromatic SpicesWoody NotesLemon ZestAmberMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Aromatic SpicesWoody NotesMuskPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerJohn Player SpecialLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer31
Fall69
Winter50
Day100
Night58
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,678
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,105
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerJohn Player SpecialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFantastic Four by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance built around bright citrus, aromatic spices, and warm resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp pairing of lemon zest and bitter orange blossom, creating a crisp and slightly green citrus accord. As the scent settles, aromatic spices emerge to bridge t…
Reviews →John Player Special hits the senses with an immediate crackle of dry aromatic spices, brisk herbal warmth, and sharp cedarwood shavings. Launched in 1984, this vintage masculine cologne skips sugary modern trends entirely. Instead, it builds its foundation on dark, earthy patchouli paired with dense woody notes and cl…
Reviews →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, Fantastic Four or John Player Special?
John Player Special takes 2 of 2 categories. Fantastic Four is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; John Player Special is rated 4.62/5 from 24 votes. Choose Fantastic Four for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose John Player Special for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Fantastic Four and John Player Special smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Aromatic Spices, Woody Notes and Musk.
Is Fantastic Four or John Player Special better for summer or winter?
Fantastic Four suits day or night wear; John Player Special suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fantastic Four and John Player Special?
Fantastic Four features Bitter Orange Blossom, Aromatic Spices, Woody Notes, Lemon Zest and Amber. John Player Special features Aromatic Spices, Woody Notes, Musk and Patchouli.
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