Jackson Square vs Exotic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Jackson SquareChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
ExoticChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jackson Square2/4
Exotic2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Exotic
- Sillage & projection
- Exotic
- Value for money
- Jackson Square
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jackson Square
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jackson SquareHez ParfumsExoticModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
0%Like
22%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExotic
SillageExotic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJackson SquareBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
rose77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlueberryCorianderViolet Leaf
Heart
Black PeppercannabisBulgarian RoseLily of the Valley
Base
White MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliBourbon Vanilla
Top
Violet LeafCorianderBergamot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyBlack PepperRose
Base
Bourbon VanillaPatchouliAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day67
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#21,922
PerfumerHez Binkowitz
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#51,151
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJackson SquareHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJackson Square by Hez Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Jackson Square was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Hez Binkowitz. Top notes are Blueberry, Coriander and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Black Pepper, cannabis, Bulgarian Rose and Lily of the Vall…
Reviews →Exotic by Modern Armorist is a crisp, spicy oriental floral fragrance that balances ozonic green freshness with rich warmth. It opens with leafy violet leaf, bright bergamot, and a crackle of coriander before settling into a heart of fresh rose, spicy black pepper, and clean lily of the valley. A cozy base of Bourbon …
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, Jackson Square or Exotic?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jackson Square is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Exotic is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Jackson Square for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Exotic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Jackson Square or Exotic?
Exotic lasts longest (Exotic 80/100, Jackson Square 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jackson Square or Exotic?
Projection is very close: Exotic 63/100, Jackson Square 61/100 for sillage.
Do Jackson Square and Exotic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose.
Is Jackson Square or Exotic better for summer or winter?
Jackson Square suits evening wear; Exotic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jackson Square and Exotic?
Jackson Square has top notes of Blueberry, Coriander and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, cannabis, Bulgarian Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Exotic has top notes of Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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