Fragrance comparison

Fitnessence vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6,532 ratings analysed

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #57,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage

4.396,505 votes

Rank #22,668 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jubilation XXV Man
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fitnessence2/7

Jubilation XXV Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Jubilation XXV ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,505 votes

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityJubilation XXV Man

SillageJubilation XXV Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value36

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

Top

BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Coriander, Atlas Cedar and Immortelle. Durations are only published for Fitnessence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Spring61

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,759

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,668

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

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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, Fitnessence or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fitnessence or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man lasts longest (Jubilation XXV Man 74/100, Fitnessence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fitnessence or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man projects furthest (Jubilation XXV Man 62/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fitnessence and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Coriander, Atlas Cedar and Immortelle.

Is Fitnessence or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fitnessence is the stronger pick. For winter, Jubilation XXV Man is the stronger pick. Fitnessence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fitnessence and Jubilation XXV Man?

Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood. Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.