Fragrance comparison

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Mojave

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

DS&Durga · 2013

4.4823 votes

Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Mojave

Hi Wildflower Botanica

3.605 votes

Rank #48,706 WoodyCamphor

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 3 categories.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mojave
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne3/3

Mojave0/3

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

MojaveHi Wildflower Botanica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

camphor83%

aromatic65%

leather48%

oud30%

Scent match61%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

Top

EucalyptusSagePalo Santo

Heart

LeatherLime (Linden) Blossom

Base

CamphorWoody NotesMitti AttarAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Eucalyptus 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

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,613

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2013

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,706

PerfumerTanwi Nandini Islam

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneHigher 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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Mojave by Hi Wildflower Botanica captures the authentic feeling of the high desert right after a sudden summer rain. It opens with an invigorating burst of wild eucalyptus, crisp herbal sage, and the sweet, resinous warmth of burned palo santo wood. As the initial herbal breeze settles, you get a distinct whiff of war…

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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 Mojave?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne takes 3 of 3 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Mojave is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mojave for a woody and camphor character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne lasts longest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100, Mojave 20/100), based on community performance votes.

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

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne projects furthest (J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Mojave 25/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and camphor accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Eucalyptus and Sage.

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

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

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

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Mojave has top notes of Eucalyptus, Sage and Palo Santo, heart notes of Leather and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Camphor, Woody Notes, Mitti Attar and Agarwood (Oud).