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Jicky vs Cassini for Men

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

Updated 2,800 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Jicky

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Cassini for Men

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jicky4/7
Cassini for Men3/7
Ratings & consensus
Jicky
Community sentiment
Cassini for Men
Longevity
Cassini for Men
Sillage & projection
Jicky
Value for money
Cassini for Men
Versatility
Jicky
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jicky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JickyGuerlain
Cassini for MenOleg Cassini
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
4.25/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%
Category winnerJickyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

2,764 votes

39%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerCassini for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityCassini for Men

SillageJicky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value68
Category winnerCassini for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
herbal61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood
Top
ChamomileMandarin OrangeOsmanthusBasilBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
LavenderJasmineLemon VerbenaGeranium
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberBenzoinIncenseVanillaVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Basil. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer67
Fall100
Winter66
Day100
Night46
Spring90
Summer70
Fall100
Winter30
Day100
Night50
Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex61
Women32
Men90
Unisex0
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#17,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerJickyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

Reviews →

Oleg Cassini launched Cassini for Men in 1994 as a warm, spicy option that leans heavily on old school masculinity. The scent opens with a sharp burst of chamomile and mandarin orange, backed by a herbal hint of basil. As it warms on the skin, it transitions into a dense lavender and jasmine heart before settling into…

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, Jicky or Cassini for Men?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; Cassini for Men is rated 4.25/5 from 36 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cassini for Men for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or Cassini for Men?

Cassini for Men lasts longest (Cassini for Men 65/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or Cassini for Men?

Jicky projects furthest (Jicky 58/100, Cassini for Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and Cassini for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Basil.

Is Jicky or Cassini for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cassini for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Jicky is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear; Cassini for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and Cassini for Men?

Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin. Cassini for Men has top notes of Chamomile, Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Lemon Verbena and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.

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