JCC No. 2 vs Vivace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
VivaceChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
JCC No. 24/8
Vivace4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- JCC No. 2
- Community sentiment
- JCC No. 2
- Longevity
- Vivace
- Sillage & projection
- Vivace
- Value for money
- JCC No. 2
- Versatility
- JCC No. 2
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Vivace
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vivace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JCC No. 2CastelbajacVivaceSospiro PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
3.68/ 5 · 173 votes
Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%
Category winnerJCC No. 2Rating 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
35%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
5%Hate
173 votes
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVivace
SillageVivace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJCC No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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
BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon
Heart3-4 hrs
CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon
Base10-14+ hrs
MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum
Category winnerVivaceLongest dry-down: 10-14+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,922
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerVivaceHigher 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 →Sospiro Perfumes Vivace is an assertive woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of fresh oregano, crushed basil, and bright Amalfi lemon. The green, savory punch quickly softens as warm cinnamon, geranium, and spicy carnation emerge in the heart, lending a classical European character. As the hours tick on, the sce…
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 Vivace?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes; Vivace is rated 3.68/5 from 173 votes. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vivace for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, JCC No. 2 or Vivace?
Vivace lasts longest (Vivace 86/100, JCC No. 2 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, JCC No. 2 or Vivace?
Vivace projects furthest (Vivace 80/100, JCC No. 2 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do JCC No. 2 and Vivace smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Carnation, Castoreum and oak moss.
Is JCC No. 2 or Vivace better for summer or winter?
For summer, JCC No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vivace is the stronger pick. JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear; Vivace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in JCC No. 2 and Vivace?
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. Vivace has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Oregano and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Amber and oak moss.
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