Fragrance comparison

Jadu Special Edition vs No. 7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Jadu Special Edition

M. Micallef

3.754 votes

Rank #66,359 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

No. 7

Sense Dubai

4.2010 votes

Rank #54,284 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 7 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jadu Special Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 7
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jadu Special Edition0/3

No. 72/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: No. 7
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jadu Special EditionM. Micallef

No. 7Sense Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo. 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match76%Very similar · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitGeranium

Heart

VetiverCedarPepper

Base

Benzoin

Top

GrapefruitOrangeFlint

Heart

PepperRosePatchouliGeranium

Base

CedarVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Geranium, Vetiver and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,359

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jadu Special Edition by M. Micallef is a distinct woody spicy fragrance tailored for the modern man. It opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and grapefruit, leading into a heart of sharp pepper and earthy vetiver. The scent settles into a resinous, warm benzoin finish, making it a reliable pick for crisp spring mornin…

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No. 7 by Sense Dubai is a brisk citrus aromatic fragrance that cuts through summer heat with grapefruit and orange. A core of sharp geranium and warm pepper anchors the citrus, settling into a dry cedar and earthy vetiver base. It serves as a crisp, daily option for those who appreciate dry, wood-inflected freshness w…

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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, Jadu Special Edition or No. 7?

No. 7 takes 2 of 3 categories. Jadu Special Edition is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; No. 7 is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Jadu Special Edition for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 7 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jadu Special Edition or No. 7?

They last about the same: Jadu Special Edition 60/100, No. 7 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jadu Special Edition or No. 7?

No. 7 projects furthest (No. 7 42/100, Jadu Special Edition 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jadu Special Edition and No. 7 smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Geranium, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Jadu Special Edition or No. 7 better for summer or winter?

Jadu Special Edition suits evening wear; No. 7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jadu Special Edition and No. 7?

Jadu Special Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Geranium, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Benzoin. No. 7 has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange and Flint, heart notes of Pepper, Rose, Patchouli and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Benzoin.