Fragrance comparison

Gocce di Napoleon vs Jitterbug

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 297 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

3.73254 votes

Rank #9,859 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Jitterbug

DSH Perfumes

4.2843 votes

Rank #21,101 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gocce di Napoleon takes 4 of 8 categories.

Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jitterbug
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gocce di Napoleon4/8

Jitterbug3/8

Ratings & consensus: Jitterbug
Community sentiment: Jitterbug
Longevity: Gocce di Napoleon
Sillage & projection: Gocce di Napoleon
Value for money: Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Jitterbug
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gocce di Napoleon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gocce di NapoleonMorris

JitterbugDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

Category winnerJitterbugRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

49%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJitterbugMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGocce di Napoleon

SillageGocce di Napoleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

mossy69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic65%

woody53%

musky42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

PepperBlackberryAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBenzoinJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

French labdanumPatchouliAmberIncenseOlibanumMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day100

Night52

Spring25

Summer17

Fall100

Winter92

Day55

Night100

Category winnerJitterbugMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#21,101

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a…

Reviews →

Jitterbug by DSH Perfumes brings the golden era of 1940s dance halls back to life. Dawn Spencer Hurwitz builds this fragrance around a bold contrast of bright citruses, biting black pepper, and ripe dark blackberry. The opening kicks off with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked peppercorns before plunging into a war…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gocce di Napoleon or Jitterbug?

Gocce di Napoleon takes 4 of 8 categories. Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes; Jitterbug is rated 4.28/5 from 43 votes. Choose Gocce di Napoleon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jitterbug for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gocce di Napoleon or Jitterbug?

Gocce di Napoleon lasts longest (Gocce di Napoleon 63/100, Jitterbug 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gocce di Napoleon or Jitterbug?

Gocce di Napoleon projects furthest (Gocce di Napoleon 61/100, Jitterbug 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gocce di Napoleon and Jitterbug smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Pepper and Rose.

Is Gocce di Napoleon or Jitterbug better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jitterbug is the stronger pick. For winter, Jitterbug is the stronger pick. Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear; Jitterbug suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gocce di Napoleon and Jitterbug?

Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli. Jitterbug has top notes of Pepper, Blackberry, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Benzoin, Jasmine and Rose, a base of French labdanum, Patchouli, Amber and Incense.