Fragrance comparison

Ghamra vs J.Crew No. 31

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ghamra

Mawwal Arabia

4.6118 votes

Rank #26,830 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

J.Crew No. 31

Arquiste

3.7434 votes

Rank #52,434 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghamra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ghamra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J.Crew No. 31
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ghamra4/5

J.Crew No. 311/5

Ratings & consensus: Ghamra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghamra
Sillage & projection: J.Crew No. 31
Value for money: Ghamra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ghamra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhamraMawwal Arabia

J.Crew No. 31Arquiste

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

3.74/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerGhamraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

24%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGhamra

SillageJ.Crew No. 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value60

Category winnerGhamraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

woody61%

fruity100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

earthy74%

woody65%

sweet56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPlumAldehydesGingerGreen Notes

Heart

SageViolet LeafGeraniumTuberoseHyacinthOrris

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberOakmoss

Top

VermouthEau de vie

Heart

PlumBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter39

Day100

Night59

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,434

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhamraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghamra opens with a bright, spicy mix of bergamot, ginger and green notes, then settles into an aromatic fougere shape with violet leaf, sage and a soft floral polish. The dry-down adds incense, amber, woods and oakmoss, giving it a cleaner, smoother take on the modern blue style. It reads masculine, versatile and eas…

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J.Crew No. 31 opens with a sharp flash of red vermouth and distilled eau de vie, giving the first spray an intoxicating cocktail brightness. Within ten minutes, dark plum and velvety Bulgarian rose take over the heart, shifting the aroma into a rich fruity chypre. As the liquor sharpness softens, patchouli and damp oa…

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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, Ghamra or J.Crew No. 31?

Ghamra takes 4 of 5 categories. Ghamra is rated 4.61/5 from 18 votes; J.Crew No. 31 is rated 3.74/5 from 34 votes. Choose Ghamra for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J.Crew No. 31 for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghamra or J.Crew No. 31?

Ghamra lasts longest (Ghamra 71/100, J.Crew No. 31 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghamra or J.Crew No. 31?

J.Crew No. 31 projects furthest (J.Crew No. 31 64/100, Ghamra 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghamra and J.Crew No. 31 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Ghamra or J.Crew No. 31 better for summer or winter?

Ghamra suits daytime wear; J.Crew No. 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghamra and J.Crew No. 31?

Ghamra has top notes of Bergamot, Plum, Aldehydes and Ginger, heart notes of Sage, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. J.Crew No. 31 has top notes of Vermouth and Eau de vie, heart notes of Plum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.