DS&Durga · 2013
Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Ease
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories.
J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
EaseChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne4/5
Ease1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
- Value for money
- Ease
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
- Fragranxe ranking
- J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&DurgaEaseMarks & SpencerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 3%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
26%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
38%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEaseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
camphor65%
herbal48%
soft spicy30%
aromatic100%
herbal83%
woody65%
soft spicy48%
camphor30%
Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and herbal
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Woody NotesEucalyptusCypressSageSeaweed
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
SageEucalyptusPatchouliCypress
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 seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,613
PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz
Launched2013
Reviews5
Overall rank#41,960
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJ. 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…
Reviews →Ease by Marks & Spencer is an aromatic, herbal eau de parfum centered on crisp green freshness and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of herbal sage and brisk eucalyptus, producing an invigorating, spa-like breath of clean air. As it settles, cypress steps forward to give the composition a sturdy woody foun…
Reviews →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 Ease?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Ease is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ease for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Ease?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne lasts longest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100, Ease 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Ease?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Ease 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Ease smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Cypress and Sage.
Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Ease better for summer or winter?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear; Ease suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Ease?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Ease features Sage, Eucalyptus, Patchouli and Cypress.
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