Fragrance comparison

Jack vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jack

Jack Perfume

4.2462 votes

Rank #8,597 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #55,340 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jack takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jack
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jack3/5

Summer 18722/5

Ratings & consensus: Jack
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Jack
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 Perfume

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

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

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Nutmeg and Olibanum. 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

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,597

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#55,340

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Jack takes 3 of 5 categories. Jack is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Jack for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jack or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Jack 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jack or Summer 1872?

Projection is very close: Summer 1872 62/100, Jack 60/100 for sillage.

Do Jack and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Nutmeg and Olibanum.

Is Jack or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Jack suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jack and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.