Jack vs Lignum Vitae
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jack takes 5 of 7 categories.
JackChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lignum VitaeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Jack5/7
Lignum Vitae2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jack
- Community sentiment
- Jack
- Longevity
- Lignum Vitae
- Sillage & projection
- Jack
- Value for money
- Jack
- Versatility
- Jack
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lignum Vitae
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JackJack PerfumeLignum VitaeBeauFort LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
4.03/ 5 · 797 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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
39%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
797 votes
Category winnerJackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLignum Vitae
SillageJack
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%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
marine74%
sweet65%
salty56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
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
BiscuitCitronSea NotesLimeGingerCaramelBergamotJuniper
Heart
PepperGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver
Base
Sea SaltVanillaOakmossSandAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Pepper, Vetiver 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 seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,597
PerfumerAlienor Massenet
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#3,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews74
Category winnerLignum VitaeHigher 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 →BeauFort London's Lignum Vitae opens with a striking contrast of warm ginger biscuit and sharp citron zest, immediately set against a cool sea breeze. As the golden pastry sweetness settles, salty marine notes and crushed black pepper cut through the gourmand rich top notes, preventing it from leaning too cloying. It …
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 Lignum Vitae?
Jack takes 5 of 7 categories. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Lignum Vitae is rated 4.03/5 from 797 votes. Choose Jack for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lignum Vitae for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Jack or Lignum Vitae?
They last about the same: Lignum Vitae 67/100, Jack 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Jack or Lignum Vitae?
Jack projects furthest (Jack 60/100, Lignum Vitae 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jack and Lignum Vitae smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Jack or Lignum Vitae better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lignum Vitae is the stronger pick. For winter, Lignum Vitae is the stronger pick. Jack suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jack and Lignum Vitae?
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. Lignum Vitae has top notes of Biscuit, Citron, Sea Notes and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Sea Salt, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Sand.
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