Fragrance comparison

Hombre vs X Version

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hombre

Insider Parfums

4.3025 votes

Rank #15,840 Warm SpicyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hombre takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hombre
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
X Version
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hombre3/5

X Version1/5

Ratings & consensus: Hombre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: X Version
Sillage & projection: Hombre
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hombre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HombreInsider Parfums

X VersionJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerHombreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityX Version

SillageHombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

earthy92%

amber84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacLeather

Base

PatchouliAmberMoss

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHombreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hombre by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp, spicy kick of cardamom that immediately anchors the scent in a dark, grounded profile. As it warms on the skin, jasmine sambac and rich leather take center stage, supported by a base of damp moss and resinous amber. It is a bold, modern choice for anyone who enjoys an eart…

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Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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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, Hombre or X Version?

Hombre takes 3 of 5 categories. Hombre is rated 4.30/5 from 25 votes; X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Hombre for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hombre or X Version?

X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Hombre 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hombre or X Version?

Projection is very close: Hombre 62/100, X Version 60/100 for sillage.

Do Hombre and X Version smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Moss.

Is Hombre or X Version better for summer or winter?

Hombre suits daytime wear; X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hombre and X Version?

Hombre has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Moss. X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss.