Fragrance comparison

Jetlag vs Royal Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jetlag

Azzaro

3.6880 votes

Rank #16,607 Warm SpicyCitrus

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66%scent match

Closely related

Royal Black

Arno Sorel

4.2623 votes

Rank #27,670 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jetlag takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jetlag
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Royal Black
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jetlag3/5

Royal Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Royal Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jetlag
Sillage & projection: Jetlag
Value for money: Royal Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jetlag

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JetlagAzzaro

Royal BlackArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

4.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 19%

Category winnerRoyal BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

43%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityJetlag

SillageJetlag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value85

Category winnerRoyal BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitLemonPepper

Heart

Tea RoseIncenseCinnamon

Base

CedarPatchouliAmber

Top

OrangeLimeLemonGrapefruit

Heart

SageCinnamonThymePepperCardamom

Base

White MuskSandalwoodOakmossLabdanumAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall47

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,607

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJetlagHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jetlag by Azzaro is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men that centers on a blend of crisp grapefruit, cardamom, and incense. Launched in 2006, this scent offers an energizing profile ideal for casual daily wear or travel. It settles into a woody patchouli base that feels clean and modern on the skin during spring days.

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Royal Black opens with a bright citrus burst, then settles into an aromatic, slightly spicy heart with sage, cardamom and cinnamon. As it dries down, the musk, woods and amber give it a softer, sweeter finish. It reads as an easy everyday men's fragrance with good value appeal. If you like fresh scents with a warmer e…

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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, Jetlag or Royal Black?

Jetlag takes 3 of 5 categories. Jetlag is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; Royal Black is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes. Choose Jetlag for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Royal Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jetlag or Royal Black?

Jetlag lasts longest (Jetlag 69/100, Royal Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jetlag or Royal Black?

Jetlag projects furthest (Jetlag 56/100, Royal Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jetlag and Royal Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pepper.

Is Jetlag or Royal Black better for summer or winter?

Royal Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jetlag and Royal Black?

Jetlag has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Tea Rose, Incense and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Royal Black has top notes of Orange, Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Cinnamon, Thyme and Pepper, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Labdanum.