Fragrance comparison

Jolene vs Sean John

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

Jolene

Na Nin

—0 votes

Rank #71,714 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Sean John

3.73203 votes

Rank #9,598 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sean John takes 1 of 1 categories.

Jolene
Choose it for a amber and citrus character.
Sean John
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Jolene0/1

Sean John1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoleneNa Nin

Sean JohnSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.73/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

25%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

rose53%

powdery42%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperAngelicaMandarin OrangeAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack PepperWater Mint

Heart

CardamomNutmegViolet LeafAngelica

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodCoumarinAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,714

PerfumerKate Jennings

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,598

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerSean JohnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jolene reads as a soft amber floral with a bright citrus opening and a gentle peppery spark. Mandarin orange and black pepper lift the first impression, while rose and angelica keep the heart airy rather than heavy. As it settles, the scent looks likely to turn musky, powdery, and warm. It may suit someone who likes f…

Reviews →

Sean John by Sean John is an oriental spicy fragrance for men launched in 2016. It offers a clean blend of bergamot and water mint, grounded by a warm, woody vanilla base. This scent is designed for versatile daily wear, performing comfortably in casual professional settings or during evening dates when a subtle, appr…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Jolene and Sean John smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange and Amber.

What are the notes in Jolene and Sean John?

Jolene features Black Pepper, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Rose. Sean John has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Water Mint, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Angelica, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.