Fragrance comparison

J-höm vs Emerald Oud & Orchid

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Emerald Oud & Orchid

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #59,042 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-höm takes 4 of 4 categories.

J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emerald Oud & Orchid
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

J-höm4/4

Emerald Oud & Orchid0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

Emerald Oud & OrchidSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJ-höm

SillageJ-höm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value25

Category winnerJ-hömBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum

Heart

LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron

Base

AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Patchouli. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJ-hömHigher 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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Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…

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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 Emerald Oud & Orchid?

J-höm takes 4 of 4 categories. J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes; Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, J-höm or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

J-höm lasts longest (J-höm 63/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-höm or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Projection is very close: J-höm 51/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100 for sillage.

Do J-höm and Emerald Oud & Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Patchouli.

Is J-höm or Emerald Oud & Orchid better for summer or winter?

J-höm suits daytime wear; Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-höm and Emerald Oud & Orchid?

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. Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk.