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Jack Black Signature vs Rummo Explorer

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

Updated 73 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jack Black Signature takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Jack Black Signature

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Rummo Explorer

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jack Black Signature4/5
Rummo Explorer1/5
Ratings & consensus
Jack Black Signature
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Jack Black Signature
Sillage & projection
Jack Black Signature
Value for money
Rummo Explorer
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jack Black Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jack Black SignatureJack Black
Rummo ExplorerEudora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%
3.38/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 39%Had 32%Want 29%
Category winnerJack Black SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

52 votes

5%Love
52%Like
19%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityJack Black Signature

SillageJack Black Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value71
Category winnerRummo ExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody86%
aromatic72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
camphor30%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bay LeafCypressBergamotTangerineGeraniumSage
Heart
Black PepperEucalyptusLavenderCardamomelemiOrchid
Base
CedarPatchouliPapyrusAmber
Top15-30 mins
CardamomelemiBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumMineral notesLavenderGurjan balsam
Base5-7 hrs
AmberPatchouliMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Rummo Explorer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer95
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall87
Winter27
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men93
Unisex0
Women7
Casual 38%Work 36%Date 17%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,694

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#59,817

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJack Black SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jack Black Signature is a woody spicy scent that centers on a sharp eucalyptus and black pepper opening. It settles into a clean, sophisticated base of cedar and patchouli. This fragrance offers a mature, professional profile suited for office settings or evening wear, providing a grounded alternative to modern, overl…

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Rummo Explorer by Eudora opens with a punchy snap of green cardamom, tart bergamot, and resinous elemi. You smell the alcohol lift for the first two minutes. Then it settles fast. The heart turns brisk and stony, pairing clean lavender and aromatic geranium with damp mineral notes and balsamic gurjan sap. Down in the …

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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, Jack Black Signature or Rummo Explorer?

Jack Black Signature takes 4 of 5 categories. Jack Black Signature is rated 4.29/5 from 52 votes; Rummo Explorer is rated 3.38/5 from 21 votes. Choose Jack Black Signature for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rummo Explorer for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jack Black Signature or Rummo Explorer?

Jack Black Signature lasts longest (Jack Black Signature 66/100, Rummo Explorer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jack Black Signature or Rummo Explorer?

Projection is very close: Jack Black Signature 52/100, Rummo Explorer 50/100 for sillage.

Do Jack Black Signature and Rummo Explorer smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Jack Black Signature or Rummo Explorer better for summer or winter?

Jack Black Signature suits day or night wear; Rummo Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jack Black Signature and Rummo Explorer?

Jack Black Signature has top notes of Bay Leaf, Cypress, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Papyrus and Amber. Rummo Explorer has top notes of Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Mineral notes, Lavender and Gurjan balsam, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Moss.

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