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J vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 2,604 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • J

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Absolu Aventus 2023

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

J3/4
Absolu Aventus 20231/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
J
Sillage & projection
J
Value for money
J
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JJust Jack
Absolu Aventus 2023Creed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityJ

SillageJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value16
Category winnerJBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy83%
fresh65%
woody48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CitronGrapefruitOrange
Heart
Red Pepper
Base
CedarPatchouliVetiver
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose
Base8-10+ hrs
PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl
InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day94
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men92
Unisex6
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack J targets the classic citrus and wood combination that defined modern masculine perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of citron, grapefruit, and orange, before shifting into a dry vetiver and cedar finish. It offers a clean, professional profile for spring and summer days, making it an affordable, da…

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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, J or Absolu Aventus 2023?

J takes 3 of 4 categories. J is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose J for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, J or Absolu Aventus 2023?

They last about the same: J 73/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, J or Absolu Aventus 2023?

J projects furthest (J 75/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is J or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

J suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J and Absolu Aventus 2023?

J has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Red Pepper, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.

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