Forbidden Grass vs J de Jacomo Sport
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forbidden Grass takes 3 of 4 categories.
Forbidden GrassChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J de Jacomo SportChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Forbidden Grass3/4
J de Jacomo Sport1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden Grass
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden Grass
- Value for money
- J de Jacomo Sport
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forbidden Grass
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forbidden GrassOakchaJ de Jacomo SportJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%
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 hate40%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityForbidden Grass
SillageForbidden Grass
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJ de Jacomo SportBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
citrus60%
balsamic50%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGrapefruitThymeelemi
Heart
NutmegMate
Base
Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarwood
Top
BergamotLemonJuniperNutmegCinnamonCardamom
Heart
Orange BlossomelemiAniseLabdanum
Base
VetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherMuskOud
InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Nutmeg and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,457
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForbidden GrassHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForbidden Grass by Oakcha is an earthy, aromatic green fragrance built around brisk herbs, tart citrus, and warm woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, crushed thyme, and spicy cardamom, quickly mellowing into a savory herbal heart of mate tea and warm nutmeg. As it dries down on skin, dry ced…
Reviews →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…
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, Forbidden Grass or J de Jacomo Sport?
Forbidden Grass takes 3 of 4 categories. Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; J de Jacomo Sport is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J de Jacomo Sport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Forbidden Grass or J de Jacomo Sport?
Forbidden Grass lasts longest (Forbidden Grass 68/100, J de Jacomo Sport 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forbidden Grass or J de Jacomo Sport?
Forbidden Grass projects furthest (Forbidden Grass 58/100, J de Jacomo Sport 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forbidden Grass and J de Jacomo Sport smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Nutmeg and Guaiac Wood.
Is Forbidden Grass or J de Jacomo Sport better for summer or winter?
Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear; J de Jacomo Sport suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forbidden Grass and J de Jacomo Sport?
Forbidden Grass has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Thyme and elemi, heart notes of Nutmeg and Mate, a base of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. 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.
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