Jack vs Oud Tonic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud TonicChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jack5/7
Oud Tonic1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jack
- Community sentiment
- Jack
- Longevity
- Oud Tonic
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- 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 PerfumeOud TonicThe Gate Fragrances ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
4.17/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%
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
51%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerJackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Tonic
SillageTie
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%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
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
Juniper BerriesLimePear BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart
ClovesSaffronVetiverOlibanumLabdanum
Base
CedarAgarwood (Oud)LeatherMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Cloves 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
Spring95
Summer80
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night42
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#26,463
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Oud Tonic by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with a sharp burst of lime and gin-like juniper berries before revealing a spicy heart of saffron and cloves. Rather than leaning heavy or syrupy, the agarwood base stays dry and airy on skin. It fits spring daytime wear, tropical heat, and casual afternoon outings when dar…
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 Oud Tonic?
Jack takes 5 of 7 categories. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Oud Tonic is rated 4.17/5 from 35 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 Oud Tonic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Jack or Oud Tonic?
Oud Tonic lasts longest (Oud Tonic 69/100, Jack 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jack or Oud Tonic?
Projection is very close: Jack 60/100, Oud Tonic 60/100 for sillage.
Do Jack and Oud Tonic smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Cloves and Vetiver.
Is Jack or Oud Tonic better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Tonic is the stronger pick. For winter, Jack is the stronger pick. Jack suits daytime wear; Oud Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jack and Oud Tonic?
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. Oud Tonic has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lime, Pear Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Saffron, Vetiver and Olibanum, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Musk.
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