Jo by Jo Loves vs Mainstream
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 2–2.
Jo by Jo LovesChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MainstreamChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jo by Jo Loves2/6
Mainstream2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Jo by Jo Loves
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Mainstream
- Value for money
- Mainstream
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jo by Jo Loves
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jo by Jo LovesJo LovesMainstreamSly John's LabWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 226 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerJo by Jo LovesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
42%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
226 votes
70%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMainstream
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMainstreamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
green30%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
cannabis83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
herbal56%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
GrapefruitLimeBitter OrangeBlack PepperVetiverMintGuaiac WoodCedarHedione
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
LimeGraperfuitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
WormwoodcannabisBlack PepperPink Pepper
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliVetiverGuaiac Wood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer43
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night50
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#13,219
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#61,989
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJo by Jo LovesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJo by Jo Loves hits the skin with an unapologetic burst of tart grapefruit and bitter orange peel. It is tart. You get an immediate flash of crushed spearmint and zesty lime before the sharp citrus edges soften into black pepper and clean hedione. As the brisk opening settles over the first hour, dry cedar and smoky g…
Reviews →Mainstream by Sly John's Lab delivers a zesty, unconventional green kick right from the first spray. The scent opens with a bright burst of crushed lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that feels like cutting open chilled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a distinctive core of …
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, Jo by Jo Loves or Mainstream?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 2–2. Jo by Jo Loves is rated 3.91/5 from 226 votes; Mainstream is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Jo by Jo Loves for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mainstream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Jo by Jo Loves or Mainstream?
They last about the same: Jo by Jo Loves 57/100, Mainstream 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Jo by Jo Loves or Mainstream?
Mainstream projects furthest (Mainstream 55/100, Jo by Jo Loves 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jo by Jo Loves and Mainstream smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.
Is Jo by Jo Loves or Mainstream better for summer or winter?
Jo by Jo Loves suits daytime wear; Mainstream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jo by Jo Loves and Mainstream?
Jo by Jo Loves features Grapefruit, Lime, Bitter Orange, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Mainstream has top notes of Lime, Graperfuit and Bergamot, heart notes of Wormwood, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.
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