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Jack vs Le Vetiver

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

Updated 311 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jack takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jack

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Le Vetiver

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Jack5/7
Le Vetiver2/7
Ratings & consensus
Jack
Community sentiment
Jack
Longevity
Le Vetiver
Sillage & projection
Le Vetiver
Value for money
Jack
Versatility
Jack
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jack

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JackJack Perfume
Le VetiverLubin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
4.07/ 5 · 249 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerJackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

62 votes

33%Love
54%Like
1%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerJackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityLe Vetiver

SillageLe Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price value58
Category winnerJackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
cannabis69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimecannabisMandarin Orange
Heart
NutmegPepperCloves
Base
VetiverOlibanumTobaccoWhite MuskAgarwood (Oud)
Top
GrapefruitNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
ClovesPepperNutmeg
Base
VetiverWhite TobaccoMyrrhOlibanumVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Pepper and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer59
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
Men74
Unisex21
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,597

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,643

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerJackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jack 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…

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Le Vetiver by Lubin offers a crisp, rooty take on the classic woody-spicy genre. Opening with a bright blast of grapefruit and mandarin, it quickly settles into a sophisticated blend of cloves and nutmeg. This fragrance shines during autumn days, providing a dry, aromatic presence that feels both timeless and grounded…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jack or Le Vetiver?

Jack takes 5 of 7 categories. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Le Vetiver is rated 4.07/5 from 249 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 Le Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jack or Le Vetiver?

Le Vetiver lasts longest (Le Vetiver 69/100, Jack 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jack or Le Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Le Vetiver 61/100, Jack 60/100 for sillage.

Do Jack and Le Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Pepper and Cloves.

Is Jack or Le Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Jack is the stronger pick. Jack suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jack and Le Vetiver?

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. Le Vetiver has top notes of Grapefruit, Neroli, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, White Tobacco, Myrrh and Olibanum.

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