Fragrance comparison

Jack vs Master

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jack

Jack Perfume

4.2462 votes

Rank #8,597 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Master

Clandestine Laboratories

4.1135 votes

Rank #17,925 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Master
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jack5/7

Master2/7

Ratings & consensus: Jack
Community sentiment: Jack
Longevity: Master
Sillage & projection: Jack
Value for money: Master
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

MasterClandestine Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

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

49%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerJackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaster

SillageJack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

cannabis69%

green61%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

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)

Notes

LeatherCognacLitchiCivetBitter OrangeLimeTobaccoVetiverSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night38

Spring63

Summer19

Fall100

Winter81

Day21

Night100

Category winnerJackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,597

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#17,925

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Master by Clandestine Laboratories presents a dense, dark leather profile sparked by bright citrus and boozy richness. Created by perfumer Mark Sage, the scent opens with a tart flash of lime, mandarin orange, and bitter orange that quickly yields to warm cognac and rich leather. As it settles, earthy vetiver, cedar, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jack or Master?

Jack takes 5 of 7 categories. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Master is rated 4.11/5 from 35 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 Master for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jack or Master?

Master lasts longest (Master 71/100, Jack 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jack or Master?

Jack projects furthest (Jack 60/100, Master 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jack and Master smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Jack or Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jack is the stronger pick. For winter, Master is the stronger pick. Jack suits daytime wear; Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jack and Master?

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. Master features Leather, Cognac, Litchi, Civet and Bitter Orange.