Fragrance comparison

Jamaica vs NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Jamaica

Paolo Gigli

4.333 votes

Rank #54,969 MarineCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.0014 votes

Rank #34,732 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jamaica
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Jamaica1/4

NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jamaica
Sillage & projection: NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate
Value for money: NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JamaicaPaolo Gigli

NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, ChocolateRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJamaica

SillageNO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNO 2 Lavender, Spicy, ChocolateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

tobacco74%

aquatic65%

woody56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SeaweedLemonPine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

Top

PineJuniperAniseHay

Heart

Bitter Orange BlossomGeraniumRoseGreen Notes

Base

ChocolateTobaccoMuskSandalwoodWoody NotesPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesPine, Rose, Tobacco and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Jamaica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 22%Party 13%

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,732

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNO 2 Lavender, Spicy, ChocolateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Jamaica throws a curveball at anyone expecting a sugary tropical cocktail. It kicks off with salty green seaweed, sharp lemon zest, and brisk pine needles. That marine bite feels bracing. Soon, dry cedar, rose petals, and clean jasmine step forward to soften the coastal chill. The drydown introduces sun-cu…

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Rosendo Mateu No 2 opens with a sharp burst of fresh pine, aromatic juniper, and sweet anise that settles over clean French lavender. The heart softens into minted geranium leaves and orange blossom before descending into a rich, dark base of dry cocoa powder, spicy tobacco leaf, and earthy patchouli. Cedarwood and am…

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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, Jamaica or NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate?

NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate takes 3 of 4 categories. Jamaica is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Jamaica for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jamaica or NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate?

Jamaica lasts longest (Jamaica 80/100, NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jamaica or NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate?

NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate projects furthest (NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate 75/100, Jamaica 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jamaica and NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pine, Rose, Tobacco and Sandalwood.

Is Jamaica or NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate better for summer or winter?

Jamaica suits daytime wear; NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamaica and NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate?

Jamaica has top notes of Seaweed, Lemon and Pine, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. NO 2 Lavender, Spicy, Chocolate has top notes of Pine, Juniper, Anise and Hay, heart notes of Bitter Orange Blossom, Geranium, Rose and Green Notes, a base of Chocolate, Tobacco, Musk and Sandalwood.