DS&Durga · 2013
Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Jack Black Signature
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.
J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jack Black SignatureChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne3/5
Jack Black Signature2/5
- 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
- Jack Black Signature
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jack Black Signature
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&DurgaJack Black SignatureJack BlackWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
4.29/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneRating 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
54%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
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 winnerJack Black SignatureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
camphor65%
herbal48%
soft spicy30%
fresh spicy100%
woody86%
aromatic72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
camphor30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and camphor
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Woody NotesEucalyptusCypressSageSeaweed
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Bay LeafCypressBergamotTangerineGeraniumSage
Heart
Black PepperEucalyptusLavenderCardamomelemiOrchid
Base
CedarPatchouliPapyrusAmber
InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, 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 seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night57
Spring89
Summer95
Fall100
Winter74
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#11,363
PerfumerYann Vasnier
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerJack Black SignatureHigher 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 →Jack Black Signature is a woody spicy scent that centers on a sharp eucalyptus and black pepper opening. It settles into a clean, sophisticated base of cedar and patchouli. This fragrance offers a mature, professional profile suited for office settings or evening wear, providing a grounded alternative to modern, overl…
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 Jack Black Signature?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Jack Black Signature is rated 4.29/5 from 52 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 Jack Black Signature for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Jack Black Signature?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne lasts longest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100, Jack Black Signature 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Jack Black Signature?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Jack Black Signature 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Jack Black Signature smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and camphor accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Cypress and Sage.
Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Jack Black Signature better for summer or winter?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear; Jack Black Signature suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Jack Black Signature?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Jack Black Signature has top notes of Bay Leaf, Cypress, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Papyrus and Amber.
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