Fragrance comparison

Jam Man vs BGTA

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jam Man

Puma

3.83125 votes

Rank #17,717 MarineFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #59,068 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jam Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Jam Man
Choose it for a marine and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Jam Man4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jam ManPuma

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 33%Had 53%Want 14%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityJam Man

SillageJam Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value0

Category winnerJam ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic 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

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lavender, Cardamom and Patchouli. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex4

Women4

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#59,068

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJam ManHigher 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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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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 BGTA?

Jam Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Jam Man is rated 3.83/5 from 125 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Jam Man for a marine and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Jam Man or BGTA?

Jam Man lasts longest (Jam Man 47/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jam Man or BGTA?

Jam Man projects furthest (Jam Man 44/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jam Man and BGTA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lavender, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Jam Man or BGTA better for summer or winter?

Jam Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jam Man and BGTA?

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. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.