Fragrance comparison

Jafra Xclusive Speed vs Paul Smith Story

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

Jafra Xclusive Speed

JAFRA

4.5018 votes

Rank #34,185 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paul Smith Story

Paul Smith

4.11308 votes

Rank #3,789 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Story takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jafra Xclusive Speed
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Story
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jafra Xclusive Speed2/5

Paul Smith Story3/5

Ratings & consensus: Jafra Xclusive Speed
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Story
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Story
Value for money: Jafra Xclusive Speed
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Story

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jafra Xclusive SpeedJAFRA

Paul Smith StoryPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 72%Had 19%Want 9%

4.11/ 5 · 308 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerJafra Xclusive SpeedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

37%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

308 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Story

SillagePaul Smith Story

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value61

Category winnerJafra Xclusive SpeedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

woody65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Cedar

Base

Amber

Top

IvyGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Rose PetalsJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverCedarMuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer56

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,789

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerPaul Smith StoryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jafra Xclusive Speed is an energetic Oriental scent designed for the modern man who values a quick pace. It opens with a bright burst of grapefruit before grounding itself in a sturdy cedar heart. A warm amber base lingers on the skin, making it a versatile choice for brisk autumn mornings or casual evening outings wh…

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Paul Smith Story opens with a crisp hit of grapefruit and bergamot, then settles into green ivy, soft florals, and an earthy vetiver dry down. It smells airy, fresh, and slightly rooty rather than sugary. This suits someone who likes clean green scents with a woody base and an easy daytime feel. It is especially easy …

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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, Jafra Xclusive Speed or Paul Smith Story?

Paul Smith Story takes 3 of 5 categories. Jafra Xclusive Speed is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Paul Smith Story is rated 4.11/5 from 308 votes. Choose Jafra Xclusive Speed for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Story for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jafra Xclusive Speed or Paul Smith Story?

Paul Smith Story lasts longest (Paul Smith Story 62/100, Jafra Xclusive Speed 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jafra Xclusive Speed or Paul Smith Story?

Paul Smith Story projects furthest (Paul Smith Story 57/100, Jafra Xclusive Speed 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jafra Xclusive Speed and Paul Smith Story smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cedar and Amber.

Is Jafra Xclusive Speed or Paul Smith Story better for summer or winter?

Jafra Xclusive Speed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jafra Xclusive Speed and Paul Smith Story?

Jafra Xclusive Speed has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Amber. Paul Smith Story has top notes of Ivy, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose Petals and Jasmine, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.