Fragrance comparison

Homem Elemento vs J-höm

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

6 wins

Homem Elemento

Natura

4.5048 votes

Rank #26,293 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Elemento takes 6 of 7 categories.

Homem Elemento
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homem Elemento6/7

J-höm1/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Elemento
Community sentiment: Homem Elemento
Longevity: Homem Elemento
Sillage & projection: Homem Elemento
Value for money: Homem Elemento
Versatility: J-höm
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Elemento

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem ElementoNatura

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 30%Had 35%Want 35%

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

Category winnerHomem ElementoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerHomem ElementoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHomem Elemento

SillageHomem Elemento

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value71

Category winnerHomem ElementoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

whiskey77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomItalian LemonLavenderMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

VioletNutmegCedarCashmirwoodDriftwood

Base

WhiskeyTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Italian Lemon, Driftwood and Amber. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Category winnerJ-hömMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Work 38%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,293

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHomem ElementoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Homem Elemento is a woody, aromatic scent built around a spicy whiskey accord. Launched in 2012, this masculine fragrance blends citrus top notes like Italian lemon with a warm heart of nutmeg and violet. It is a solid pick for cooler evenings, offering a distinctive, approachable profile for men who prefer a b…

Reviews →

Masaki Matsushima J-höm kicks off with an energetic flash of tart lemon, green bamboo, and spicy cardamom. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite calms down into a clean, aquatic breeze that feels like an upscale shower gel. Smooth driftwood and cashmere wood anchor the …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Homem Elemento or J-höm?

Homem Elemento takes 6 of 7 categories. Homem Elemento is rated 4.50/5 from 48 votes; J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes. Choose Homem Elemento for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Elemento or J-höm?

Homem Elemento lasts longest (Homem Elemento 72/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Elemento or J-höm?

Homem Elemento projects furthest (Homem Elemento 66/100, J-höm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Elemento and J-höm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Italian Lemon, Driftwood and Amber.

Is Homem Elemento or J-höm better for summer or winter?

For summer, J-höm is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Elemento is the stronger pick. J-höm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Elemento and J-höm?

Homem Elemento has top notes of Cardamom, Italian Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Whiskey, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. J-höm has top notes of Bamboo, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Driftwood, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.