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Jacomo de Jacomo vs Nitro Blue

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

Updated 1,083 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Jacomo de Jacomo

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Nitro Blue

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Jacomo de Jacomo3/7
Nitro Blue3/7
Ratings & consensus
Nitro Blue
Community sentiment
Jacomo de Jacomo
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Jacomo de Jacomo
Value for money
Nitro Blue
Versatility
Nitro Blue
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jacomo de Jacomo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Jacomo de JacomoJacomo
Nitro BlueDumont
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 937 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%
Category winnerNitro BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

917 votes

47%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJacomo de Jacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value84
Category winnerNitro BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
mossy56%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
citrus61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomCinnamonSageLemonBasil
Heart3 to 4 hours
PralineTolu BalsamWoody NotesBlack Cardamom
Base5 to 8 hours
Sweet NotesBlack AmberPatchouliBrazilian Rosewood
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cinnamon, Basil and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Nitro Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring44
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer58
Fall99
Winter100
Day97
Night100
Category winnerNitro BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men96
Unisex3
Women2
Men84
Unisex12
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#512

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Overall rank#7,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…

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Nitro Blue by Dumont is a warm, oriental woody fragrance for men that surprises anyone expecting a typical marine freshie. Despite its blue title, the composition opens with bright lemon, orange blossom, herbal basil, sage, and a kick of cinnamon. The heart turns distinctly edible and resinous as sweet praline and tol…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jacomo de Jacomo or Nitro Blue?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes; Nitro Blue is rated 4.15/5 from 146 votes. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nitro Blue for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacomo de Jacomo or Nitro Blue?

They last about the same: Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Nitro Blue 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jacomo de Jacomo or Nitro Blue?

Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Nitro Blue 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacomo de Jacomo and Nitro Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cinnamon, Basil and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Jacomo de Jacomo or Nitro Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nitro Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. Nitro Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacomo de Jacomo and Nitro Blue?

Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender. Nitro Blue has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Tolu Balsam, Woody Notes and Black Cardamom, a base of Sweet Notes, Black Amber, Patchouli and Brazilian Rosewood.

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