Fragrance comparison

Jewel for Him vs Pilgrim

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 401 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jewel for Him

M. Micallef

3.95380 votes

Rank #5,158 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Pilgrim

Chapel Factory

3.9521 votes

Rank #56,031 AmberMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jewel for Him takes 4 of 5 categories.

Jewel for Him
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Pilgrim
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Jewel for Him4/5

Pilgrim1/5

Ratings & consensus: Jewel for Him
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jewel for Him
Sillage & projection: Jewel for Him
Value for money: Pilgrim
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jewel for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jewel for HimM. Micallef

PilgrimChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 78%

Category winnerJewel for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

48%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJewel for Him

SillageJewel for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPilgrimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

amber100%

marine92%

smoky84%

balsamic77%

salty69%

animalic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitCardamomPink PepperPepper

Heart

Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

BenzoinIncenseMossMusk

Top15-30 mins

IncenseSaltCade oil

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Incense and Moss. Durations are only published for Pilgrim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men8

Unisex92

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,158

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#56,031

PerfumerAnais Biguine, Pisse-Vinaigre

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJewel for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jewel for Him by M. Micallef is a refined woody fragrance, defined by sharp citrus notes of bergamot and grapefruit balanced by spicy cardamom and pink pepper. Designed for the modern man, it works well as a versatile daily signature, transitioning cleanly from office wear in spring to cooler autumn evenings. The blen…

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Pilgrim by Chapel Factory delivers an evocative clash between coastal brine and church incense. The first spray opens with a sharp burst of smoky cade oil and coarse mineral salt, cutting through the air like an icy gale over ocean bluffs. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into damp seaweed and w…

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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, Jewel for Him or Pilgrim?

Jewel for Him takes 4 of 5 categories. Jewel for Him is rated 3.95/5 from 380 votes; Pilgrim is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Jewel for Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Pilgrim for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jewel for Him or Pilgrim?

Jewel for Him lasts longest (Jewel for Him 74/100, Pilgrim 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jewel for Him or Pilgrim?

Jewel for Him projects furthest (Jewel for Him 63/100, Pilgrim 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jewel for Him and Pilgrim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Incense and Moss.

Is Jewel for Him or Pilgrim better for summer or winter?

Pilgrim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jewel for Him and Pilgrim?

Jewel for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Moss and Musk. Pilgrim has top notes of Incense, Salt and Cade oil, heart notes of Seaweed and Benzoin, a base of Ambergris, Leather and Moss.