Fragrance comparison

Jam Man vs Axis Black Caviar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

Jam Man

Puma

3.83125 votes

Rank #17,717 MarineFruity

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39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #12,439 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Black Caviar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jam Man
Choose it for a marine and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jam Man1/7

Axis Black Caviar6/7

Ratings & consensus: Axis Black Caviar
Community sentiment: Axis Black Caviar
Longevity: Axis Black Caviar
Sillage & projection: Axis Black Caviar
Value for money: Jam Man
Versatility: Axis Black Caviar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Axis Black Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jam ManPuma

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 33%Had 53%Want 14%

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAxis Black Caviar

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value54

Category winnerJam ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea waterLavenderCardamomAnise

Base4-5 hrs

DriftwoodPatchouliAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sea water, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Jam Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex4

Women4

Casual 40%Party 26%Work 21%Date 14%

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jam Man hits the senses like an ice-cold tropical fruit drink enjoyed right on the boardwalk. A bright opening delivers juicy pineapple, tart green apple, and zesty mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift evaporates quickly, uncovering salty sea water and soft lavender. Grounding the…

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Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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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, Jam Man or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar takes 6 of 7 categories. Jam Man is rated 3.83/5 from 125 votes; Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose Jam Man for a marine and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jam Man or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar lasts longest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Jam Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jam Man or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Jam Man 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jam Man and Axis Black Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sea water, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Jam Man or Axis Black Caviar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. For winter, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. Jam Man suits daytime wear; Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jam Man and Axis Black Caviar?

Jam Man has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Lavender, Cardamom and Anise, a base of Driftwood, Patchouli and Amber. Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk.