Higher vs Jacomo de Jacomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jacomo de Jacomo takes 5 of 7 categories.
HigherChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Jacomo de JacomoChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Higher2/7
Jacomo de Jacomo5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Higher
- Community sentiment
- Higher
- Longevity
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Sillage & projection
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Value for money
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Versatility
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- 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
HigherDiorJacomo de JacomoJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 937 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerHigherRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
1,428 votes
46%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
917 votes
Category winnerHigherMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJacomo de Jacomo
SillageJacomo de Jacomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
mossy56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBasilLemonPeach
Heart
CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom
Base
MuskCedar
Notes
ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBasil, Rosemary, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,203
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2001
Reviews128
Overall rank#509
PerfumerChristian Mathieu
Launched—
Reviews178
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHigher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…
Reviews →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…
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, Higher or Jacomo de Jacomo?
Jacomo de Jacomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Higher or Jacomo de Jacomo?
Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Higher 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher or Jacomo de Jacomo?
Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Higher 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Cardamom and Musk.
Is Higher or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Higher and Jacomo de Jacomo?
Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.
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