Fragrance comparison

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage vs Jitterbug for Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Isabey

4.14377 votes

Rank #23,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jitterbug for Men

DSH Perfumes

4.229 votes

Rank #37,206 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jitterbug for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Jitterbug for Men
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage1/4

Jitterbug for Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jitterbug for Men
Sillage & projection: Jitterbug for Men
Value for money: Jitterbug for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isabey L'ambre de CarthageIsabey

Jitterbug for MenDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

377 votes

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJitterbug for Men

SillageJitterbug for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJitterbug for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

patchouli65%

musky56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberFrench labdanumTeaBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusOlibanumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotAmalfi LemonBlackberry

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBenzoinRoseJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliOlibanumAmberMuskFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmber, French labdanum, Bergamot and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Jitterbug for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,206

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIsabey L'ambre de CarthageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage opens with sharp bergamot cut through dark tea leaves and golden labdanum. As it warms on skin, smoky olibanum and apricot-tinged osmanthus balance the rich resinous core. Sandalwood and dry patchouli anchor the dry down. It suits cold late-autumn evenings when you want a dry, warm amber rat…

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DSH Perfumes Jitterbug for Men delivers a dark, resinous warmth built around tart blackberry and sacred temple resins. The pepper hits immediately. Bergamot and lemon add a brief citrus flash before the brambly fruit sweetness takes over. Give it ten minutes. The heart thickens into spicy clove bud and sweet Egyptian …

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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, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Jitterbug for Men?

Jitterbug for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is rated 4.14/5 from 377 votes; Jitterbug for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Isabey L'ambre de Carthage for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Jitterbug for Men for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Jitterbug for Men?

Jitterbug for Men lasts longest (Jitterbug for Men 95/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Jitterbug for Men?

Jitterbug for Men projects furthest (Jitterbug for Men 69/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Jitterbug for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, French labdanum, Bergamot and Olibanum.

Is Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Jitterbug for Men better for summer or winter?

Jitterbug for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Jitterbug for Men?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage has top notes of Amber, French labdanum, Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Jitterbug for Men has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Blackberry, heart notes of Clove, Benzoin, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum, Amber and Musk.