Jubilation XXV Man vs Philosopher’s Veil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Philosopher’s Veil takes 4 of 5 categories.
Jubilation XXV ManChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
Philosopher’s VeilChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Jubilation XXV Man1/5
Philosopher’s Veil4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Jubilation XXV Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Philosopher’s Veil
- Sillage & projection
- Philosopher’s Veil
- Value for money
- Philosopher’s Veil
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Philosopher’s Veil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jubilation XXV ManAmouagePhilosopher’s VeilMaison JaxobWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
Category winnerJubilation XXV ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
6,505 votes
75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPhilosopher’s Veil
SillagePhilosopher’s Veil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPhilosopher’s VeilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
musky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon
Heart
HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds
Base
OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesOreganoGingerCoriander
Heart
MyrrhVanilla PodDavana
Base
MuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Myrrh and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
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#25,939
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,656
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.
Reviews →Philosopher’s Veil is an aromatic, herb-forward scent blending sharp juniper berries and oregano with the resinous depth of myrrh. It captures a crisp, outdoorsy feeling that balances rugged notes with a smooth, cozy vanilla dry-down. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking a versatile, plant-based profile suitab…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
White NoiseRoadsWINNER
♛
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
NabroAZYARUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Jubilation XXV Man or Philosopher’s Veil?
Philosopher’s Veil takes 4 of 5 categories. Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes; Philosopher’s Veil is rated 4.30/5 from 32 votes. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose Philosopher’s Veil for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Jubilation XXV Man or Philosopher’s Veil?
Philosopher’s Veil lasts longest (Philosopher’s Veil 79/100, Jubilation XXV Man 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jubilation XXV Man or Philosopher’s Veil?
Philosopher’s Veil projects furthest (Philosopher’s Veil 70/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jubilation XXV Man and Philosopher’s Veil smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Myrrh and Musk.
Is Jubilation XXV Man or Philosopher’s Veil better for summer or winter?
Philosopher’s Veil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jubilation XXV Man and Philosopher’s Veil?
Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli. Philosopher’s Veil has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Oregano and Ginger, heart notes of Myrrh, Vanilla Pod and Davana, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons