Fragrance comparison

J-höm vs DeMarco

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

DeMarco

Oriflame

4.09181 votes

Rank #11,148 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DeMarco takes 6 of 7 categories.

J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DeMarco
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

J-höm1/7

DeMarco6/7

Ratings & consensus: DeMarco
Community sentiment: DeMarco
Longevity: DeMarco
Sillage & projection: DeMarco
Value for money: DeMarco
Versatility: J-höm
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DeMarco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

DeMarcoOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

4.09/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%

Category winnerDeMarcoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

37%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerDeMarcoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDeMarco

SillageDeMarco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value76

Category winnerDeMarcoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

Top

CardamomLemonBamboo

Heart

LavenderCarawayGeraniumPalmarosa

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBamboo, Lemon, Cardamom and Musk. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJ-hömMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Work 38%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 8%

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDeMarcoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Matsushima J-höm kicks off with an energetic flash of tart lemon, green bamboo, and spicy cardamom. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite calms down into a clean, aquatic breeze that feels like an upscale shower gel. Smooth driftwood and cashmere wood anchor the …

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DeMarco by Oriflame opens with a bright flash of lemon paired with cool bamboo and green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, an aromatic heart of lavender, caraway, and geranium emerges, introducing a dry herbal structure. The fragrance eventually settles into a grounding woody base where patchouli an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, J-höm or DeMarco?

DeMarco takes 6 of 7 categories. J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes; DeMarco is rated 4.09/5 from 181 votes. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DeMarco for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J-höm or DeMarco?

DeMarco lasts longest (DeMarco 66/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-höm or DeMarco?

DeMarco projects furthest (DeMarco 60/100, J-höm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-höm and DeMarco smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bamboo, Lemon, Cardamom and Musk.

Is J-höm or DeMarco better for summer or winter?

For summer, J-höm is the stronger pick. For winter, DeMarco is the stronger pick. J-höm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-höm and DeMarco?

J-höm has top notes of Bamboo, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Driftwood, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber. DeMarco has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Bamboo, heart notes of Lavender, Caraway, Geranium and Palmarosa, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.