Fragrance comparison

Jacarandá vs Arena

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

Jacarandá

Phebo

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,630 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Arena

Somens

4.1165 votes

Rank #25,867 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arena takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jacarandá
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arena
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jacarandá2/7

Arena4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jacarandá
Community sentiment: Arena
Longevity: Arena
Sillage & projection: Arena
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Jacarandá
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arena

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JacarandáPhebo

ArenaSomens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.11/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerJacarandáRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

37%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerArenaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityArena

SillageArena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

oud84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, oud and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia

Heart

AppleIris FlowerLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

CardamomArtemisiaRoseChina Rose

Heart

Red FruitsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSageIrisAmber

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSage, Artemisia, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring60

Summer37

Fall100

Winter93

Day50

Night100

Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,867

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArenaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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Arena opens with a crisp snap of herbal artemisia and green cardamom before laying down a rich bed of red fruits, rose, and dry cypriol oil. As the top notes settle, powdery iris and warm amber soften the sharp herbal edges, creating a rounded woody heart. The base rests on agarwood, clean musk, and vanilla, giving th…

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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, Jacarandá or Arena?

Arena takes 4 of 7 categories. Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Arena is rated 4.11/5 from 65 votes. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arena for a oud and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacarandá or Arena?

Arena lasts longest (Arena 76/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacarandá or Arena?

Arena projects furthest (Arena 64/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacarandá and Arena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, oud and herbal accords. Common notes include Sage, Artemisia, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Jacarandá or Arena better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jacarandá is the stronger pick. For winter, Arena is the stronger pick. Jacarandá suits daytime wear; Arena suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacarandá and Arena?

Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. Arena has top notes of Cardamom, Artemisia, Rose and China Rose, heart notes of Red Fruits, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sage and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Musk and Vanilla.