Fragrance comparison

Instance Lima Rosa vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Instance Lima Rosa

Eudora

4.2516 votes

Rank #48,423 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,315 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Instance Lima Rosa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Instance Lima Rosa2/5

Jacomo for Men Intense3/5

Ratings & consensus: Instance Lima Rosa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jacomo for Men Intense
Sillage & projection: Jacomo for Men Intense
Value for money: Instance Lima Rosa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Instance Lima RosaEudora

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerInstance Lima RosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value78

Category winnerInstance Lima RosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus86%

white floral72%

sweet58%

aldehydic44%

powdery30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Champagne RoséNectarinePomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJuniper

Base3-5 hrs

Lemon PieOrange PeelVetiver

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Instance Lima Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night25

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instance Lima Rosa by Eudora delivers an instant burst of chilled, fizzy cheer. It sparkles immediately. Chilled Champagne Rosé and bittersweet pomelo splash onto skin alongside ripe nectarine slices. The citrus bite feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, creamy orange blossom rounds out the fruit punch, eventually settl…

Reviews →

Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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, Instance Lima Rosa or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Instance Lima Rosa is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Instance Lima Rosa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Instance Lima Rosa or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, Instance Lima Rosa 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instance Lima Rosa or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Instance Lima Rosa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instance Lima Rosa and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Instance Lima Rosa or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

Instance Lima Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instance Lima Rosa and Jacomo for Men Intense?

Instance Lima Rosa has top notes of Champagne Rosé, Nectarine and Pomelo, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Lemon Pie, Orange Peel and Vetiver. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.