Fragrance comparison

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Jaguar Performance

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

3 wins

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

DS&Durga · 2013

4.4823 votes

Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Jaguar Performance

Jaguar

3.89275 votes

Rank #4,837 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Jaguar Performance
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne3/5

Jaguar Performance2/5

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: Jaguar Performance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jaguar Performance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&Durga

Jaguar PerformanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

3.89/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

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

28%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

275 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value80

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

herbal44%

ozonic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal

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

CypressMintBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSageGeranium

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskTonka Bean

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men94

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,613

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2013

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceHigher 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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Jaguar Performance is a crisp, aromatic masculine scent centered on cypress, mint, and basil. It offers a refreshing, green profile that shines in hot weather, acting as a clean companion for casual daily wear or office settings. The composition remains firmly herbal and woody, providing a grounded, reliable experienc…

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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 Jaguar Performance?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Jaguar Performance is rated 3.89/5 from 275 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 Jaguar Performance for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Jaguar Performance?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne lasts longest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100, Jaguar Performance 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Jaguar Performance?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Jaguar Performance 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Jaguar Performance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Cypress and Sage.

Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Jaguar Performance better for summer or winter?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Jaguar Performance?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Jaguar Performance has top notes of Cypress, Mint, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sage and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk and Tonka Bean.