Fragrance comparison

J-höm vs La Foce Vita

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

La Foce Vita

AAWED

3.899 votes

Rank #42,432 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Foce Vita
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J-höm2/4

La Foce Vita2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Foce Vita
Sillage & projection: La Foce Vita
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

La Foce VitaAAWED

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

44%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLa Foce Vita

SillageLa Foce Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value30

Category winnerJ-hömBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

iris69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamomPepperLemon

Heart

IrisCashmere WoodAmberGeraniumCedar

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Cashmere Wood 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

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

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

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,432

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews1

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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La Foce Vita is a bright citrus and pepper opening that quickly turns into a woody, ambery iris. One wearer even thought it was very weak at first and mostly iris, then later found the scent clung far longer than expected. Think sunlit citrus over smooth woods and warm tonka-vanilla, with an iris note that can sit fr…

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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 La Foce Vita?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes; La Foce Vita is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Foce Vita for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J-höm or La Foce Vita?

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

Which projects more, J-höm or La Foce Vita?

La Foce Vita projects furthest (La Foce Vita 58/100, J-höm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-höm and La Foce Vita smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.

Is J-höm or La Foce Vita better for summer or winter?

J-höm suits daytime wear; La Foce Vita suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-höm and La Foce Vita?

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. La Foce Vita has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla.