Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs J de Jacomo Sport

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

J de Jacomo Sport

Jacomo

3.333 votes

Rank #60,966 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator takes 3 of 4 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
J de Jacomo Sport
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Navigator3/4

J de Jacomo Sport1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: J de Jacomo Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Navigator

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

J de Jacomo SportJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value88

Category winnerJ de Jacomo SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

white floral30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

BergamotLemonJuniperNutmegCinnamonCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiAniseLabdanum

Base

VetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherMuskOud

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Patchouli and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNavigatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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J de Jacomo Sport is a 2024 woody spicy release that opens with a sharp, crisp mix of bergamot and lemon before settling into a blend of nutmeg and cinnamon. It transitions into a grounded base of guaiac wood and vetiver. This fragrance is intended for daily wear during warmer months, offering a clean, energizing prof…

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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, Navigator or J de Jacomo Sport?

Navigator takes 3 of 4 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; J de Jacomo Sport is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose J de Jacomo Sport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or J de Jacomo Sport?

Navigator lasts longest (Navigator 66/100, J de Jacomo Sport 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or J de Jacomo Sport?

Navigator projects furthest (Navigator 57/100, J de Jacomo Sport 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navigator and J de Jacomo Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Patchouli and Nutmeg.

Is Navigator or J de Jacomo Sport better for summer or winter?

Navigator suits daytime wear; J de Jacomo Sport suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and J de Jacomo Sport?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. J de Jacomo Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Anise and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.