DS&Durga · 2013
Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Taiga Whispers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Taiga Whispers takes 3 of 5 categories.
J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Taiga WhispersChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne2/5
Taiga Whispers3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Taiga Whispers
- Sillage & projection
- J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
- Value for money
- Taiga Whispers
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Taiga Whispers
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&DurgaTaiga WhispersNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
4.05/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%
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
27%Love
61%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTaiga Whispers
SillageJ. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTaiga WhispersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
camphor65%
herbal48%
soft spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
amber48%
leather30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
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
Balsam FirJuniper BerriesPine Tree
Heart
CedarCypressOak
Base
BlackwoodHazelnutCastoreumBirchBenzoinSagePatchouliLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCypress 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
Spring50
Summer19
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night40
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#10,303
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerTaiga WhispersHigher 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 →Taiga Whispers is a rugged, aromatic green fragrance that captures the essence of a deep Russian forest. Opening with sharp balsam fir and pine, it settles into a complex base of birch, castoreum, and oakmoss. It suits those who appreciate raw, natural scents for crisp autumn days or cold winter nights outdoors.
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 Taiga Whispers?
Taiga Whispers takes 3 of 5 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Taiga Whispers is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes. Choose J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Taiga Whispers for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Taiga Whispers?
Taiga Whispers lasts longest (Taiga Whispers 79/100, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Taiga Whispers?
Projection is very close: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100, Taiga Whispers 66/100 for sillage.
Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Taiga Whispers smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress and Sage.
Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Taiga Whispers better for summer or winter?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear; Taiga Whispers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Taiga Whispers?
J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Taiga Whispers has top notes of Balsam Fir, Juniper Berries and Pine Tree, heart notes of Cedar, Cypress and Oak, a base of Blackwood, Hazelnut, Castoreum and Birch.
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