Fragrance comparison

In principio vs JEMS 11 Jas/Co

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

JEMS 11 Jas/Co

Jinx Smells

3.605 votes

Rank #61,149 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 4 of 4 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
JEMS 11 Jas/Co
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

In principio4/4

JEMS 11 Jas/Co0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In principioZanini

JEMS 11 Jas/CoJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityIn principio

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Jasmine

Heart

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseNatural MuskFrangipaniPineapplePatchouliRaspberryAmbergris

Base

Oud

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#61,149

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…

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JEMS 11 Jas/Co by Jinx Smells is a bold, fruity-floral woody perfume centered entirely around layered jasmine. It opens with an immediate burst of sweet, freshly bloomed jasmine blossoms backed by juicy slices of ripe pineapple and fuzzy peach. As it settles onto the skin, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of Turki…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In principio or JEMS 11 Jas/Co?

In principio takes 4 of 4 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; JEMS 11 Jas/Co is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose JEMS 11 Jas/Co for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or JEMS 11 Jas/Co?

In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, JEMS 11 Jas/Co 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In principio or JEMS 11 Jas/Co?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, JEMS 11 Jas/Co 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and JEMS 11 Jas/Co smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose and Ambergris.

Is In principio or JEMS 11 Jas/Co better for summer or winter?

JEMS 11 Jas/Co suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and JEMS 11 Jas/Co?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. JEMS 11 Jas/Co has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Natural Musk and Frangipani, a base of Oud.