Fragrance comparison

Forte + Forte vs Jacomo de Jacomo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 979 ratings analysed

Forte + Forte

Profumi del Forte

3.8142 votes

Rank #33,225 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jacomo de Jacomo

Jacomo

3.96937 votes

Rank #508 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Forte + Forte
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Forte + Forte1/7

Jacomo de Jacomo5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jacomo de Jacomo
Community sentiment: Jacomo de Jacomo
Longevity: Jacomo de Jacomo
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Jacomo de Jacomo
Versatility: Forte + Forte
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo de Jacomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forte + ForteProfumi del Forte

Jacomo de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%

3.96/ 5 · 937 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

46%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

917 votes

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

iris48%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmineCloves

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk

Notes

ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cloves, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night14

Spring44

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerForte + ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#508

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forte + Forte by Profumi del Forte brings a sharp, sunlit burst of citrus to the skin, leading with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender, petitgrain, and leafy tarragon balances the bright fruit immediately. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a pow…

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Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forte + Forte or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Forte + Forte or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forte + Forte or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Projection is very close: Forte + Forte 65/100, Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100 for sillage.

Do Forte + Forte and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cloves, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Forte + Forte or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. Forte + Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forte + Forte and Jacomo de Jacomo?

Forte + Forte has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Patchouli and White Musk. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.