Fragrance comparison

Jadu Special Edition vs Vodka The Time

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Jadu Special Edition

M. Micallef

3.754 votes

Rank #66,359 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vodka The Time

Paris Elysees

3.7963 votes

Rank #30,665 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka The Time takes 3 of 3 categories.

Jadu Special Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vodka The Time
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jadu Special Edition0/3

Vodka The Time3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jadu Special EditionM. Micallef

Vodka The TimeParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.79/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 30%Had 38%Want 32%

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

24%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVodka The Time

SillageVodka The Time

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

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 spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

earthy50%

Scent match63%Closely related · 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

PepperGeranium

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossWoody NotesBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Pepper. Durations are only published for Vodka The Time, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall89

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

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#30,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVodka The TimeHigher 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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Vodka The Time by Paris Elysees is a bright woody fragrance for men that opens with a tart burst of bitter grapefruit, fresh orange, and bergamot. The citrus introduction gives way to a heart of geranium and black pepper, adding a brisk, fresh spicy bite. In the dry-down, earthy oakmoss settles against sturdy woody no…

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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 Vodka The Time?

Vodka The Time takes 3 of 3 categories. Jadu Special Edition is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Vodka The Time is rated 3.79/5 from 63 votes. Choose Jadu Special Edition for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vodka The Time for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jadu Special Edition or Vodka The Time?

Vodka The Time lasts longest (Vodka The Time 67/100, Jadu Special Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jadu Special Edition or Vodka The Time?

Vodka The Time projects furthest (Vodka The Time 59/100, Jadu Special Edition 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jadu Special Edition and Vodka The Time smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Pepper.

Is Jadu Special Edition or Vodka The Time better for summer or winter?

Jadu Special Edition suits evening wear; Vodka The Time suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jadu Special Edition and Vodka The Time?

Jadu Special Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Geranium, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Benzoin. Vodka The Time has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Benzoin.