Jewel for Him vs Terrifier Circus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jewel for Him takes 4 of 5 categories.
Jewel for HimChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Terrifier CircusChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jewel for Him4/5
Terrifier Circus1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Jewel for Him
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jewel for Him
- Sillage & projection
- Jewel for Him
- Value for money
- Terrifier Circus
- 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. MicallefTerrifier CircusKevin SchepisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 380 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 9%Had 1%Want 89%
Category winnerJewel for HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
260 votes
56%Love
11%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
11%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJewel for Him
SillageJewel for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTerrifier CircusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
cherry77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitCardamomPink PepperPepper
Heart
Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli
Base
BenzoinIncenseMossMusk
Top
CherryPepper
Heart
IncensePatchouliAgarwood
Base
BenzoinMoss
InformationalShared notesPepper, Patchouli, Benzoin and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring11
Summer11
Fall78
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,443
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#54,390
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJewel for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJewel 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…
Reviews →Terrifier Circus by Kevin Schepis is a woody spicy scent that balances fruity sweetness with an intense, smoky core. Cherry and pepper open the experience, quickly giving way to a heart of incense, patchouli, and agarwood. It is a bold, challenging fragrance that thrives during cold weather nights when you want to mak…
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, Jewel for Him or Terrifier Circus?
Jewel for Him takes 4 of 5 categories. Jewel for Him is rated 3.95/5 from 380 votes; Terrifier Circus is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Jewel for Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Terrifier Circus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Jewel for Him or Terrifier Circus?
Jewel for Him lasts longest (Jewel for Him 74/100, Terrifier Circus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jewel for Him or Terrifier Circus?
Jewel for Him projects furthest (Jewel for Him 63/100, Terrifier Circus 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jewel for Him and Terrifier Circus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pepper, Patchouli, Benzoin and Incense.
Is Jewel for Him or Terrifier Circus better for summer or winter?
Terrifier Circus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jewel for Him and Terrifier Circus?
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. Terrifier Circus has top notes of Cherry and Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Agarwood, a base of Benzoin and Moss.
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