Jack vs Lime & Basil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
JackChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lime & BasilChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Jack2/4
Lime & Basil2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jack
- Sillage & projection
- Lime & Basil
- Value for money
- Lime & Basil
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jack
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JackJack PerfumeLime & BasilThe Perfume ShopWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
62 votes
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJack
SillageLime & Basil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLime & BasilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
cannabis69%
green61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus 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
Mandarin OrangeLime
Heart
Star AniseBasilPepper
Base
Tahitian VanillaTobaccoAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Vetiver. 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
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#71,263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJackHigher 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 →Lime & Basil by The Perfume Shop offers a dry, aromatic citrus experience. It pairs sharp lime with savory kitchen herbs, steering clear of typical sugary summer cologne formulas. Vetiver and tobacco ground the base, making it a rugged option for warm, sunny afternoons.
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 Lime & Basil?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Lime & Basil is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Jack for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lime & Basil for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Jack or Lime & Basil?
Jack lasts longest (Jack 65/100, Lime & Basil 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jack or Lime & Basil?
Lime & Basil projects furthest (Lime & Basil 75/100, Jack 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jack and Lime & Basil smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Jack or Lime & Basil better for summer or winter?
Jack suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jack and Lime & Basil?
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. Lime & Basil has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Star Anise, Basil and Pepper, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Tobacco, Amber and Vetiver.
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