Fragrance comparison

J vs Vagabond

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Just Jack

4.254 votes

Rank #57,797 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Vagabond

Lathr

5.001 votes

Rank #42,932 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vagabond takes 2 of 4 categories.

J
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vagabond
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J1/4

Vagabond2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JJust Jack

VagabondLathr

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityJ

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVagabondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match64%Closely related · 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

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

GingerCitronCardamomCinnamon

Base

Pink PepperPatchouliVetiver

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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVagabondHigher 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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Vagabond by Lathr leads with a crisp burst of black currant and zesty grapefruit. This masculine blend moves quickly into a spicy heart of ginger and cinnamon before settling into a grounding base of earthy patchouli and vetiver. It is a versatile choice for a clean daily office scent, especially during the brighter, …

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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 Vagabond?

Vagabond takes 2 of 4 categories. J is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Vagabond is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose J for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vagabond for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J or Vagabond?

J lasts longest (J 73/100, Vagabond 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J or Vagabond?

Projection is very close: J 75/100, Vagabond 75/100 for sillage.

Do J and Vagabond smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is J or Vagabond better for summer or winter?

J suits daytime wear; Vagabond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J and Vagabond?

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