Fragrance comparison

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Big Sur Eucalyptus

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 237 ratings analysed

4 wins

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

DS&Durga · 2013

4.4823 votes

Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Big Sur Eucalyptus

DS&Durga

3.71214 votes

Rank #11,727 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 4 of 6 categories.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Big Sur Eucalyptus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne4/6

Big Sur Eucalyptus2/6

Ratings & consensus: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Sillage & projection: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Value for money: Big Sur Eucalyptus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: Big Sur Eucalyptus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&Durga

Big Sur EucalyptusDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

32%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

214 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBig Sur EucalyptusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

marine48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and camphor

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesEucalyptusCypressSageSeaweed

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

EucalyptusSea waterCypressRosemaryDried Fallen LeavesWoody NotesCardamomMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,613

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2013

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,727

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerBig Sur EucalyptusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne by DS&Durga captures the smell of an open wood fire burning in a coastal pine forest on a crisp October afternoon. Formulated by perfumer David Seth Moltz, the composition opens with a sharp flash of eucalyptus and dry sage brush. It instantly wakes up your senses before settling into res…

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DS&Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus delivers a blast of cold ocean fog ripping through Northern California coastal woods. It opens with bracing eucalyptus leaves, sharp camphor, and salty Pacific spray that clears your sinuses within seconds. The immediate lift feels raw and medicinal. Give it ten minutes, though. As the damp…

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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. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Big Sur Eucalyptus?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 4 of 6 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Big Sur Eucalyptus is rated 3.71/5 from 214 votes. Choose J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Big Sur Eucalyptus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Big Sur Eucalyptus?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne lasts longest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Big Sur Eucalyptus?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Big Sur Eucalyptus smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and camphor accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Eucalyptus and Cypress.

Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Big Sur Eucalyptus better for summer or winter?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear; Big Sur Eucalyptus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Big Sur Eucalyptus?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Big Sur Eucalyptus features Eucalyptus, Sea water, Cypress, Rosemary and Dried Fallen Leaves.