Fragrance comparison

Jacomo for Men Intense vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 246 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,849 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #10,900 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Jacomo for Men Intense5/7

Or de Calambac2/7

Ratings & consensus: Or de Calambac
Community sentiment: Jacomo for Men Intense
Longevity: Jacomo for Men Intense
Sillage & projection: Jacomo for Men Intense
Value for money: Jacomo for Men Intense
Versatility: Or de Calambac
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Or de CalambacChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerOr de CalambacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value39

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Juniper, Star Anise and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#10,900

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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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, Jacomo for Men Intense or Or de Calambac?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacomo for Men Intense or Or de Calambac?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacomo for Men Intense or Or de Calambac?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacomo for Men Intense and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Juniper, Star Anise and Labdanum.

Is Jacomo for Men Intense or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacomo for Men Intense and Or de Calambac?

Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).