Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,525 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

For Him1/7

Jacomo for Men Intense6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimMandarina Duck

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseRating 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

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

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

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

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

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFor HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

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

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher 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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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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 Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, For Him or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, For Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Him or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Him and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Musk and Labdanum.

Is For Him or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and Jacomo for Men Intense?

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. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.