Fragrance comparison

Juniper Java vs Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Juniper Java

Beach Geeza

3.4823 votes

Rank #24,728 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte

Acqua dell Elba

3.8010 votes

Rank #48,386 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Juniper Java takes 3 of 5 categories.

Juniper Java
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Juniper Java3/5

Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Juniper Java
Sillage & projection: Juniper Java
Value for money: Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Juniper Java

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Juniper JavaBeach Geeza

Eau de Parfum Napoleone BonaparteAcqua dell Elba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerEau de Parfum Napoleone BonaparteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJuniper Java

SillageJuniper Java

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEau de Parfum Napoleone BonaparteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

herbal30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citron

Heart

JuniperMateGreen Notes

Base

Java vetiver oilSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

LemonCitronRosemaryMyrtle

Heart

SeaweedLavenderJuniper

Base

CypressMastic or LentisqueOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCitron, Juniper and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter50

Day100

Night88

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,728

PerfumerRyan Hunts

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJuniper JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Juniper Java by Beach Geeza opens with a sharp burst of citron that feels immediate and bitter before settling into a dense thicket of crushed juniper berries, dry mate tea, and cut grass. The scent profile shifts quickly from a bright citrus citrus splash to a green, piney fougere that carries the earthy weight of Ja…

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Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte by Acqua dell Elba is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for men. Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte was launched in 2014. Top notes are Lemon, Citron, Rosemary and Myrtle; middle notes are Seaweed, Lavender and Juniper; base notes are Cypress, Mastic or Lentisque and Oakmoss.

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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, Juniper Java or Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte?

Juniper Java takes 3 of 5 categories. Juniper Java is rated 3.48/5 from 23 votes; Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Juniper Java for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Java or Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte?

Juniper Java lasts longest (Juniper Java 68/100, Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Java or Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte?

Juniper Java projects furthest (Juniper Java 57/100, Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Juniper Java and Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Juniper and Oakmoss.

Is Juniper Java or Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte better for summer or winter?

Juniper Java suits daytime wear; Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juniper Java and Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte?

Juniper Java has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Juniper, Mate and Green Notes, a base of Java vetiver oil, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Eau de Parfum Napoleone Bonaparte has top notes of Lemon, Citron, Rosemary and Myrtle, heart notes of Seaweed, Lavender and Juniper, a base of Cypress, Mastic or Lentisque and Oakmoss.