Fragrance comparison

Jade East vs Marc Joseph for Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jade East

Swank Inc

4.2715 votes

Rank #29,715 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Joseph for Men

Marc Joseph

3.205 votes

Rank #59,692 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jade East takes 4 of 4 categories.

Jade East
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marc Joseph for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jade East4/4

Marc Joseph for Men0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jade East
Sillage & projection: Jade East
Value for money: Jade East
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jade East

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jade EastSwank Inc

Marc Joseph for MenMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityJade East

SillageJade East

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value33

Category winnerJade EastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomAniseLavenderLemonBasilBergamot

Heart

Powdery NotesHeliotropeCarnationGeranium

Base

SandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMuskOakmossVanillaCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderAniseGeranium

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAnise, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJade EastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jade East by Swank Inc is a classic oriental fougere that hit the market in 1964. It opens with a sharp citrus blend of lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft, powdery heart of heliotrope and geranium. Base notes of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla provide a warm, classic foundation that works best as a daily sce…

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Marc Joseph for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright lemon. The initial citrus rush feels bracing before settling within fifteen minutes. Soon, aromatic lavender and a touch of spicy anise step forward to give the heart a classic barbershop feel. Geranium adds a crisp, green lift that keeps the spices f…

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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, Jade East or Marc Joseph for Men?

Jade East takes 4 of 4 categories. Jade East is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes; Marc Joseph for Men is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Jade East for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc Joseph for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jade East or Marc Joseph for Men?

Jade East lasts longest (Jade East 58/100, Marc Joseph for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jade East or Marc Joseph for Men?

Jade East projects furthest (Jade East 47/100, Marc Joseph for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jade East and Marc Joseph for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Jade East or Marc Joseph for Men better for summer or winter?

Jade East suits daytime wear; Marc Joseph for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jade East and Marc Joseph for Men?

Jade East has top notes of Orange Blossom, Anise, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Heliotrope, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Marc Joseph for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Anise and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.