Jack vs Bois de Gayac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jack takes 4 of 7 categories.
JackChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois de GayacChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jack4/7
Bois de Gayac3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jack
- Community sentiment
- Jack
- Longevity
- Bois de Gayac
- Sillage & projection
- Bois de Gayac
- Value for money
- Jack
- Versatility
- Jack
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois de Gayac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JackJack PerfumeBois de GayacAntonio ViscontiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
4.04/ 5 · 138 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
Category winnerJackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
62 votes
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerJackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois de Gayac
SillageBois de Gayac
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
cannabis69%
green61%
woody100%
amber91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
citrus65%
oud56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimecannabisMandarin Orange
Heart
NutmegPepperCloves
Base
VetiverOlibanumTobaccoWhite MuskAgarwood (Oud)
Top
Pink PepperNutmegOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
SaffronSandalwoodFrench labdanum
Base
Guaiac WoodOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhPepper
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Pepper and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night38
Spring25
Summer4
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night48
Category winnerJackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,638
PerfumerAlienor Massenet
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#7,067
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerBois de GayacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJack by Jack Perfume is a sharp, herbal unisex scent that balances cannabis and citrus against a warm, woody base. Launched in 2014, it offers a distinct, earthy profile perfect for those seeking something outside the mainstream. It shines most during the transition from spring to summer, offering an intimate yet memo…
Reviews →Bois de Gayac opens with orange peel, pepper and polished woods, then settles into a resinous, ambered heart with saffron, labdanum and a soft powdery warmth. On skin, it usually reads rich, smooth and distinctive rather than rough or smoky. This is the kind of woody spicy scent that can feel luxurious, slightly old-s…
Reviews →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, Jack or Bois de Gayac?
Jack takes 4 of 7 categories. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Bois de Gayac is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Jack for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois de Gayac for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Jack or Bois de Gayac?
Bois de Gayac lasts longest (Bois de Gayac 81/100, Jack 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jack or Bois de Gayac?
Bois de Gayac projects furthest (Bois de Gayac 68/100, Jack 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jack and Bois de Gayac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Pepper and Olibanum.
Is Jack or Bois de Gayac better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jack is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Gayac is the stronger pick. Jack suits daytime wear; Bois de Gayac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jack and Bois de Gayac?
Jack has top notes of Lime, cannabis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Olibanum, Tobacco and White Musk. Bois de Gayac has top notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Sandalwood and French labdanum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrhh.
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