JCC No. 2 vs Vincent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JCC No. 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
VincentChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
JCC No. 23/4
Vincent1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- JCC No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- Vincent
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- JCC No. 2
- Fragranxe ranking
- JCC No. 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JCC No. 2CastelbajacVincentYanFroloffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
33%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJCC No. 2
SillageVincent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
white floral92%
lavender84%
amber77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
Top20-30 mins
LavenderBergamotNeroliTulip
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangGalbanumJasmineIrisRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossCastoreumAmberResinsPatchouli
Category winnerJCC No. 2Longest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,584
PerfumerYan Froloff
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJCC No. 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCastelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…
Reviews →Vincent by YanFroloff is a bold, green-tinged woody aromatic scent built with an unmistakable vintage spirit. It opens with a bright splash of bitter bergamot, herbal lavender, crisp neroli, and a rare waxy tulip accord that feels like walking through a florist shop in early spring. As it warms on your skin, a dense b…
Reviews →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, JCC No. 2 or Vincent?
JCC No. 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes; Vincent is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vincent for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, JCC No. 2 or Vincent?
They last about the same: JCC No. 2 81/100, Vincent 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, JCC No. 2 or Vincent?
Projection is very close: Vincent 75/100, JCC No. 2 73/100 for sillage.
Do JCC No. 2 and Vincent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.
Is JCC No. 2 or Vincent better for summer or winter?
JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear; Vincent suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in JCC No. 2 and Vincent?
JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum. Vincent has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Tulip, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Amber and Resins.
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