Fragrance comparison

Jamaica² Man vs Stardust

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jamaica² Man

Puma · 2004

3.7663 votes

Rank #32,940 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Stardust

Recreation

3.1712 votes

Rank #25,356 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jamaica² Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jamaica² Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Stardust
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jamaica² Man3/5

Stardust2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jamaica² Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stardust
Sillage & projection: Jamaica² Man
Value for money: Jamaica² Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stardust

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jamaica² ManPuma

StardustRecreation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 22%Had 57%Want 22%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerJamaica² ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

17%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityStardust

SillageJamaica² Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJamaica² ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic100%

iris90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageTarragonThymeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

GalbanumRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base3-4 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

ThymeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootGalbanumGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesThyme, Lemon, Galbanum and Geranium. Durations are only published for Jamaica² Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter7

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerStardustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jamaica Man opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon, earthy sage, and crushed tarragon. It hits fast. A quick flash of perfumer alcohol clears out in seconds, leaving clean herbs and bitter green galbanum behind. Soapy geranium adds breezy structure. The drydown turns warm and sweet, letting smooth sandalwo…

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Stardust opens with a brisk herbal citrus lift, then settles into powdery orris, soft sandalwood and musk. On skin, it often reads clean, aromatic and slightly old-school, which some wearers find grounding and easy, while others find too masculine or generic. Best for shoppers who enjoy fresh, polished woods with an i…

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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, Jamaica² Man or Stardust?

Jamaica² Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Jamaica² Man is rated 3.76/5 from 63 votes; Stardust is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Jamaica² Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Stardust for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jamaica² Man or Stardust?

Stardust lasts longest (Stardust 67/100, Jamaica² Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jamaica² Man or Stardust?

Projection is very close: Jamaica² Man 52/100, Stardust 50/100 for sillage.

Do Jamaica² Man and Stardust smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Lemon, Galbanum and Geranium.

Is Jamaica² Man or Stardust better for summer or winter?

Jamaica² Man suits daytime wear; Stardust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamaica² Man and Stardust?

Jamaica² Man has top notes of Sage, Tarragon, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Stardust has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.