Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Men vs The Palace

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 906 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,217 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #27,937 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Palace
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Marc Jacobs Men4/7

The Palace3/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Men
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Men
Longevity: The Palace
Sillage & projection: The Palace
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Men
Versatility: The Palace
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Palace

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

Top

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCypress, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerThe PalaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,217

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#27,937

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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, Marc Jacobs Men or The Palace?

Marc Jacobs Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Men or The Palace?

The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Men or The Palace?

The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Men and The Palace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Marc Jacobs Men or The Palace better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Palace is the stronger pick. For winter, The Palace is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Men and The Palace?

Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.