Fragrance comparison

Jacomo for Men Intense vs VE ± Velvet

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,340 WoodyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

VE ± Velvet

UERMI · 2014

3.5664 votes

Rank #31,871 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
VE ± Velvet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jacomo for Men Intense6/7

VE ± Velvet1/7

Ratings & consensus: Jacomo for Men Intense
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: VE ± Velvet
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

VE ± VelvetUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

3.56/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseRating 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

17%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value31

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%

aromatic100%

woody90%

green80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Notes

VetiverelemiCedarMintLemonPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, elemi and Vetiver. Durations are only published for VE ± Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter31

Day100

Night35

Category winnerVE ± VelvetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#31,871

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

The first spray gives a sharp shock of sour lemon and brisk crushed mint. It wakes you up immediately. Within two minutes, the initial alcohol vapor clears to reveal sticky elemi resin, lending a warm pine sap sweetness that prevents the citrus from turning sour or medicinal. Then the vetiver emerges. It is earthy, ro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jacomo for Men Intense or VE ± Velvet?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes; VE ± Velvet is rated 3.56/5 from 64 votes. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose VE ± Velvet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacomo for Men Intense or VE ± Velvet?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, VE ± Velvet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacomo for Men Intense or VE ± Velvet?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, VE ± Velvet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacomo for Men Intense and VE ± Velvet smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, elemi and Vetiver.

Is Jacomo for Men Intense or VE ± Velvet better for summer or winter?

For summer, VE ± Velvet is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. VE ± Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacomo for Men Intense and VE ± Velvet?

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. VE ± Velvet features Vetiver, elemi, Cedar, Mint and Lemon.