Fragrance comparison

Live vs Stance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

5 wins

Live

American Eagle · 2001

4.2643 votes

Rank #29,412 FloralMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Stance

Jaguar

3.32115 votes

Rank #17,871 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 5 of 7 categories.

Live
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Stance
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Live5/7

Stance2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveAmerican Eagle

StanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%

3.32/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

18%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLive

SillageLive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

white floral56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch

Heart

CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver

Top

AppleCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMossPapyrus

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cedar and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night43

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2001

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,871

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerStanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…

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Stance by Jaguar is a warm, woody scent that centers on a blend of crisp apple, aromatic cardamom, and smooth cashmere wood. It acts as a straightforward, accessible masculine fragrance designed for daily wear. It balances fresh, spicy top notes with a comfortable, resinous base of vanilla and amber, making it suitabl…

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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, Live or Stance?

Live takes 5 of 7 categories. Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes; Stance is rated 3.32/5 from 115 votes. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Stance for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Live or Stance?

Live lasts longest (Live 64/100, Stance 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or Stance?

Live projects furthest (Live 61/100, Stance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and Stance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Live or Stance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Stance is the stronger pick. Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Live and Stance?

Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Stance has top notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss.