Fragrance comparison

For Him vs J de Jacomo Sport

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

J de Jacomo Sport

Jacomo

3.333 votes

Rank #64,900 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
J de Jacomo Sport
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

For Him2/4

J de Jacomo Sport2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimMandarina Duck

J de Jacomo SportJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityFor Him

SillageJ de Jacomo Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value88

Category winnerJ de Jacomo SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

white floral30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineWater FruitCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemonJuniperNutmegCinnamonCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiAniseLabdanum

Base

VetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherMuskOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Musk and Labdanum. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 13%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#64,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFor HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck For Him opens with a bright flash of sweet tangerine and crisp water fruit. The citrus hits hard. Cardamom cuts through the initial aquatic mist within minutes, giving the watery top notes a gentle, spicy kick. As the sharp alcohol blast evaporates, clean orange blossom and cool violet leaves take over …

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J de Jacomo Sport is a 2024 woody spicy release that opens with a sharp, crisp mix of bergamot and lemon before settling into a blend of nutmeg and cinnamon. It transitions into a grounded base of guaiac wood and vetiver. This fragrance is intended for daily wear during warmer months, offering a clean, energizing prof…

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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, For Him or J de Jacomo Sport?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes; J de Jacomo Sport is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose J de Jacomo Sport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, For Him or J de Jacomo Sport?

For Him lasts longest (For Him 58/100, J de Jacomo Sport 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Him or J de Jacomo Sport?

Projection is very close: J de Jacomo Sport 50/100, For Him 48/100 for sillage.

Do For Him and J de Jacomo Sport smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Musk and Labdanum.

Is For Him or J de Jacomo Sport better for summer or winter?

For Him suits daytime wear; J de Jacomo Sport suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and J de Jacomo Sport?

For Him has top notes of Tangerine, Water Fruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli. J de Jacomo Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Anise and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.