Fragrance comparison

Intriguing vs Jasmynal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #68,035 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Jasmynal

Jinx Smells

3.2917 votes

Rank #60,798 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmynal takes 2 of 4 categories.

Intriguing
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jasmynal
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Intriguing1/4

Jasmynal2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

JasmynalJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

3.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerIntriguingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

41%Love

12%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

29%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJasmynal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value31

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

musky100%

animalic92%

smoky84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

oud61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, smoky and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafBergamotMint

Heart

Lily

Base

ResinAgarwood (Oud)IncenseGreen Notes

Top

Bay LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Natural MuskJasmineCacao PodIncenseTobaccoTonka BeanVanilla

Base

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Animal notesSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,798

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJasmynalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intriguing opens with a brisk snap of bay leaf, bergamot, and mint before settling into a cool lily heart. As it warms on skin, smoky agarwood, dense resin, and bitter green notes take over. Built for crisp autumn evenings or formal winter gatherings, this dark green aromatic amber projects heavily for hours.

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Jasmynal by Jinx Smells is a potent, dark blend that pairs sweet floral jasmine with heavy animal musks, earthy cacao pod, and deep nag champa incense. Created by indie perfumer Arthur Clay Emrick, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green bay leaf and black pepper before sinking into a thick, smoky cloud of dar…

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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, Intriguing or Jasmynal?

Jasmynal takes 2 of 4 categories. Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Jasmynal is rated 3.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jasmynal for a musky and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Intriguing or Jasmynal?

They last about the same: Intriguing 92/100, Jasmynal 92/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Intriguing or Jasmynal?

Jasmynal projects furthest (Jasmynal 75/100, Intriguing 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intriguing and Jasmynal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, smoky and oud accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Intriguing or Jasmynal better for summer or winter?

Intriguing suits evening wear; Jasmynal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intriguing and Jasmynal?

Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes. Jasmynal has top notes of Bay Leaf and Black Pepper, heart notes of Natural Musk, Jasmine, Cacao Pod and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Agarwood (Oud), Animal notes and Sandalwood.