Fragrance comparison

Manila Grace vs Jacomo de Jacomo In Black

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

Manila Grace

3.97151 votes

Rank #14,904 SweetVanilla

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23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black

Jacomo

3.7943 votes

Rank #11,505 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Manila Grace
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Manila Grace2/5

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black3/5

Ratings & consensus: Manila Grace
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Sillage & projection: Manila Grace
Value for money: Jacomo de Jacomo In Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo de Jacomo In Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manila GraceManila Grace

Jacomo de Jacomo In BlackJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 61%

3.79/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerManila GraceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

35%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo In Black

SillageManila Grace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJacomo de Jacomo In BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

cinnamon65%

warm spicy48%

coconut30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CupcakeLemonCardamomBlack CurrantGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerbreadCoconutWhite PeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberwoodCedar

Top

CardamomMintLemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenLavenderCedar

Base

AmberIncenseAmberwoodVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Manila Grace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring55

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Party 32%Date 27%Casual 26%Work 15%

Men88

Unisex6

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,505

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerJacomo de Jacomo In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manila Grace Eau de Toilette is an unapologetic bakery gourmand with a bright citrus twist. The first spray releases a sharp burst of lemon and cardamom that immediately cuts through a rich vanilla cupcake accord. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into warm holiday spices. Freshly baked gingerbread, grated coc…

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Jacomo de Jacomo In Black is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into warm spices and resinous incense. With a cardamom and mint opening, it settles into a dry, woody base of amber and tonka bean. It fits well for cooler days when you want a grounded, masculine scent that feels both crisp and slightly dark on the skin.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Manila Grace or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Manila Grace is rated 3.97/5 from 151 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo In Black is rated 3.79/5 from 43 votes. Choose Manila Grace for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo In Black for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Manila Grace or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Jacomo de Jacomo In Black lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo In Black 75/100, Manila Grace 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manila Grace or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Manila Grace projects furthest (Manila Grace 65/100, Jacomo de Jacomo In Black 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manila Grace and Jacomo de Jacomo In Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla.

Is Manila Grace or Jacomo de Jacomo In Black better for summer or winter?

Manila Grace suits evening wear; Jacomo de Jacomo In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manila Grace and Jacomo de Jacomo In Black?

Manila Grace has top notes of Cupcake, Lemon, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Gingerbread, Coconut, White Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amberwood and Cedar. Jacomo de Jacomo In Black has top notes of Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Lavender and Cedar, a base of Amber, Incense, Amberwood and Vanilla.