Fragrance comparison

Hortus Sanitatis vs Stance

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hortus Sanitatis

Gucci

4.33117 votes

Rank #6,058 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Stance

Jaguar

3.32115 votes

Rank #17,081 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hortus Sanitatis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stance
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Hortus Sanitatis6/7

Stance1/7

Ratings & consensus: Hortus Sanitatis
Community sentiment: Hortus Sanitatis
Longevity: Hortus Sanitatis
Sillage & projection: Hortus Sanitatis
Value for money: Stance
Versatility: Hortus Sanitatis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hortus Sanitatis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hortus SanitatisGucci

StanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

3.32/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

Category winnerHortus SanitatisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

9%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

18%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHortus Sanitatis

SillageHortus Sanitatis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

leather30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PapyrusVetiverGingerCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AppleCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMossPapyrus

InformationalShared notesPapyrus, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Hortus Sanitatis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer32

Fall100

Winter70

Day82

Night100

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex31

Women3

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,058

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#17,081

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerHortus SanitatisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Hortus Sanitatis is a focused woody and aromatic Eau de Parfum built around dry papyrus, earthy vetiver, sharp ginger, and cedar. From the first spray, it presents a crisp, medicinal freshness where zesty ginger slices through parched, papery woods. As it settles, green and earthy tones take over, delivering the…

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Stance by Jaguar is a warm, woody scent that centers on a blend of crisp apple, aromatic cardamom, and smooth cashmere wood. It acts as a straightforward, accessible masculine fragrance designed for daily wear. It balances fresh, spicy top notes with a comfortable, resinous base of vanilla and amber, making it suitabl…

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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, Hortus Sanitatis or Stance?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 7 categories. Hortus Sanitatis is rated 4.33/5 from 117 votes; Stance is rated 3.32/5 from 115 votes. Choose Hortus Sanitatis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stance for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hortus Sanitatis or Stance?

Hortus Sanitatis lasts longest (Hortus Sanitatis 77/100, Stance 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hortus Sanitatis or Stance?

Hortus Sanitatis projects furthest (Hortus Sanitatis 68/100, Stance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hortus Sanitatis and Stance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Hortus Sanitatis or Stance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hortus Sanitatis is the stronger pick. For winter, Stance is the stronger pick. Hortus Sanitatis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hortus Sanitatis and Stance?

Hortus Sanitatis features Papyrus, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar. Stance has top notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss.