Fragrance comparison

Jacarandá vs Rhinoceros

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 982 ratings analysed

Jacarandá

Phebo

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,630 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rhinoceros

Zoologist Perfumes

3.84957 votes

Rank #1,307 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhinoceros takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Jacarandá3/7

Rhinoceros4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JacarandáPhebo

RhinocerosZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

3.84/ 5 · 957 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

38%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

772 votes

Category winnerJacarandáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRhinoceros

SillageRhinoceros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRhinocerosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

oud84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

herbal77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and woody

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

RumPine needleselemiArtemisiaSageLavenderBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoPineImmortelleCedarGeranium

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSage, Artemisia, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews223

Category winnerRhinocerosHigher 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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Rhinoceros is a dry, forceful leather scent built around rum, tobacco, pine and woods. It opens boozy and herbal, then turns rougher and darker, with dusty leather, smoke, vetiver and a distinctly animalic edge. This is a statement fragrance for seasoned wearers, not an easy blind buy. If you enjoy rugged, challenging…

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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 Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros takes 4 of 7 categories. Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Rhinoceros is rated 3.84/5 from 957 votes. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rhinoceros for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jacarandá or Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros lasts longest (Rhinoceros 80/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacarandá or Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros projects furthest (Rhinoceros 70/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacarandá and Rhinoceros smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Artemisia, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Jacarandá or Rhinoceros better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jacarandá and Rhinoceros?

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. Rhinoceros has top notes of Rum, Pine needles, elemi and Artemisia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Pine and Immortelle, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.