Jacomo for Men vs The Smart Set
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jacomo for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.
Jacomo for MenChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
The Smart SetChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jacomo for Men4/7
The Smart Set3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jacomo for Men
- Community sentiment
- Jacomo for Men
- Longevity
- The Smart Set
- Sillage & projection
- The Smart Set
- Value for money
- Jacomo for Men
- Versatility
- The Smart Set
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jacomo for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jacomo for MenJacomoThe Smart SetM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 248 votes
Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%
3.94/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
Category winnerJacomo for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
211 votes
36%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
70 votes
Category winnerJacomo for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Smart Set
SillageThe Smart Set
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJacomo for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
coffee61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pineapple LeafPepperCedar
Heart
CoffeePlumPimentoNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanAmberVetiver
Top
PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarClovesPlum
Base
VetiverPatchouliCoffee
InformationalShared notesPepper, Cedar, Coffee and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night63
Category winnerThe Smart SetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,561
PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui
Launched—
Reviews46
Overall rank#16,654
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerJacomo for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJacomo for Men is an oriental woody fragrance that centers on a spiced coffee and plum heart. Launched in 2007, it offers a textured, aromatic experience for men who prefer a scent that leans into warmth. It works best as an office-appropriate choice or for dressy evenings when you want to remain subtle rather than lo…
Reviews →M.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…
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, Jacomo for Men or The Smart Set?
Jacomo for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Jacomo for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 248 votes; The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes. Choose Jacomo for Men for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Jacomo for Men or The Smart Set?
The Smart Set lasts longest (The Smart Set 69/100, Jacomo for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jacomo for Men or The Smart Set?
The Smart Set projects furthest (The Smart Set 65/100, Jacomo for Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jacomo for Men and The Smart Set smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cedar, Coffee and Plum.
Is Jacomo for Men or The Smart Set better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Smart Set is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men is the stronger pick. The Smart Set suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jacomo for Men and The Smart Set?
Jacomo for Men has top notes of Pineapple Leaf, Pepper and Cedar, heart notes of Coffee, Plum, Pimento and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver. The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee.
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