Fragrance comparison

J vs Modern Poet

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Just Jack

4.254 votes

Rank #57,797 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Modern Poet

Michael Malul London

4.5542 votes

Rank #30,538 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Modern Poet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J3/4

Modern Poet1/4

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: Modern Poet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JJust Jack

Modern PoetMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.55/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 1%Want 54%

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

69%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityJ

SillageJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match46%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

Top

GinCitronGrapefruitLemonOlibanum

Heart

Matcha TeaCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMossAmberBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall88

Winter23

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,538

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModern PoetHigher 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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Modern Poet opens with a bright gin and citrus splash, then settles into matcha, cardamom, and soft green woods. It reads fresh, aromatic, and lightly earthy rather than overly sharp. This is an easy modern masculine for spring through early autumn, especially if you like citrus scents with a herbal twist and a clean…

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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, J or Modern Poet?

J takes 3 of 4 categories. J is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Modern Poet is rated 4.55/5 from 42 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 Modern Poet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J or Modern Poet?

J lasts longest (J 73/100, Modern Poet 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J or Modern Poet?

J projects furthest (J 75/100, Modern Poet 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J and Modern Poet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is J or Modern Poet better for summer or winter?

J suits daytime wear; Modern Poet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J and Modern Poet?

J has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Red Pepper, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Modern Poet has top notes of Gin, Citron, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Matcha Tea, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss.