Fragrance comparison

Java Wood vs Hajj

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 402 ratings analysed

Java Wood

Première Note

3.4654 votes

Rank #43,297 Soft SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Hajj

SoOud

4.21348 votes

Rank #11,573 SweetSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hajj takes 5 of 7 categories.

Java Wood
Choose it for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hajj
Choose it for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Java Wood2/7

Hajj5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java WoodPremière Note

HajjSoOud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

4.21/ 5 · 348 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerHajjRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

43%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

348 votes

Category winnerHajjMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHajj

SillageHajj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerJava WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

anis84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

soft spicy92%

floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

anis61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both soft spicy and anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseSichuan PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TobaccoCuminViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilLicorice

Notes

OsmanthusSugarLicoriceTolu BalsamMandarin OrangeStar AniseTobaccoGingerBrazilian RosewoodVetyverBergamotPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Bergamot, Tobacco and Licorice. Durations are only published for Java Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night85

Spring74

Summer100

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJava WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men0

Unisex46

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,297

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerHajjHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Première Note Java Wood is an earthy, dry spice fragrance built around woody roots and herbal heat. The opening snaps with tart bergamot, tingling Sichuan pepper, and bitter star anise. It feels sharp. Soon, dried tobacco leaves and warm cumin bring a dusty, aromatic grit to the midsection. A foundation of dark Haitia…

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Hajj by SoOud opens with juicy candied mandarin orange and bright bergamot before settling into star anise and velvety osmanthus. Instead of pushing heavy Middle Eastern smoke, the fragrance reveals soft licorice, fresh ginger, and warm tolu balsam at its core. As hours pass, subtle tobacco leaf, earthy vetiver, and d…

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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, Java Wood or Hajj?

Hajj takes 5 of 7 categories. Java Wood is rated 3.46/5 from 54 votes; Hajj is rated 4.21/5 from 348 votes. Choose Java Wood for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hajj for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Java Wood or Hajj?

Hajj lasts longest (Hajj 69/100, Java Wood 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Java Wood or Hajj?

Hajj projects furthest (Hajj 61/100, Java Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Wood and Hajj smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and anis accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bergamot, Tobacco and Licorice.

Is Java Wood or Hajj better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hajj is the stronger pick. For winter, Hajj is the stronger pick. Java Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Wood and Hajj?

Java Wood has top notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Cumin and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Licorice. Hajj features Osmanthus, Sugar, Licorice, Tolu Balsam and Mandarin Orange.