Fragrance comparison

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Holy Metal

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

DS&Durga · 2013

4.4823 votes

Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Holy Metal

Tamburins

4.0241 votes

Rank #18,045 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 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.
Holy Metal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne3/5

Holy Metal2/5

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: Holy Metal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Holy Metal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&Durga

Holy MetalTamburins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

4.02/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%

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

27%Love

54%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHoly MetalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

metallic83%

amber74%

musky65%

smoky56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

CypressSage

Heart

Metallic notesIncense

Base

Woody NotesWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Cypress and Sage. Durations are only published for J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring75

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men59

Unisex38

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#18,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerHoly MetalHigher 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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Holy Metal by Tamburins opens with a sharp burst of cypress and crushed sage before cooling into a damp mineral air. Metallic notes and frankincense give the heart an icy, chapel-like clarity that sits close to skin. As it dries down, soft white musk and cedarwood take over, turning the initial cold herb into 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. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Holy Metal?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Holy Metal is rated 4.02/5 from 41 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 Holy Metal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Holy Metal?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne lasts longest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100, Holy Metal 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Holy Metal?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Holy Metal 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Holy Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Cypress and Sage.

Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Holy Metal better for summer or winter?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear; Holy Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Holy Metal?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Holy Metal has top notes of Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Metallic notes and Incense, a base of Woody Notes and White Musk.