Fragrance comparison

Jeremy Lin For Him vs Private Ball

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Jeremy Lin For Him

Jeremy Lin

3.8715 votes

Rank #21,200 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Private Ball

Saint Hilaire · 2018

3.899 votes

Rank #52,661 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Jeremy Lin For Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Private Ball
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jeremy Lin For Him2/4

Private Ball2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jeremy Lin For Him
Sillage & projection: Private Ball
Value for money: Private Ball
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jeremy Lin For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jeremy Lin For HimJeremy Lin

Private BallSaint Hilaire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 57%Had 20%Want 23%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

11%Love

67%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityJeremy Lin For Him

SillagePrivate Ball

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value72

Category winnerPrivate BallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery83%

musky65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintSweet OrangeCardamom

Heart

VetiverCedarNutmeg

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodIncense

Top

Mint

Heart

LavenderNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Cedar, Nutmeg and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#52,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerJeremy Lin For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jeremy Lin For Him opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, crisp garden mint, and a pinch of cardamom that immediately feels like stepping out of a brisk morning shower. As the citrus settles, dry cedarwood, nutmeg, and grassy vetiver add clean structure, resting on a smooth base of warm amber, soft musk, and light…

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Private Ball by Saint Hilaire opens with a refreshing splash of cool garden mint that immediately energizes your morning routine. As the initial brightness softens, a comforting heart of clean lavender and grated nutmeg unfolds, creating a soothing barbershop warmth. The dry-down settles into creamy sandalwood, dry Vi…

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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, Jeremy Lin For Him or Private Ball?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jeremy Lin For Him is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Private Ball is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Jeremy Lin For Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Private Ball for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jeremy Lin For Him or Private Ball?

Jeremy Lin For Him lasts longest (Jeremy Lin For Him 63/100, Private Ball 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jeremy Lin For Him or Private Ball?

Projection is very close: Private Ball 58/100, Jeremy Lin For Him 56/100 for sillage.

Do Jeremy Lin For Him and Private Ball smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Cedar, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Jeremy Lin For Him or Private Ball better for summer or winter?

Jeremy Lin For Him suits daytime wear; Private Ball suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jeremy Lin For Him and Private Ball?

Jeremy Lin For Him has top notes of Mint, Sweet Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Incense. Private Ball has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.