Fragrance comparison

Nitro Blue vs 36 Jacob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

1 wins

Nitro Blue

Dumont

4.15146 votes

Rank #7,042 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,701 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nitro Blue takes 1 of 1 categories.

Nitro Blue
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.

Nitro Blue1/1

36 Jacob0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nitro BlueDumont

36 JacobSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

146 votes

0%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomCinnamonSageLemonBasil

Heart3 to 4 hours

PralineTolu BalsamWoody NotesBlack Cardamom

Base5 to 8 hours

Sweet NotesBlack AmberPatchouliBrazilian Rosewood

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress

Heart

OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum

Base

White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cinnamon, Basil and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Nitro Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer58

Fall99

Winter100

Day97

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#72,701

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNitro BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nitro Blue by Dumont is a warm, oriental woody fragrance for men that surprises anyone expecting a typical marine freshie. Despite its blue title, the composition opens with bright lemon, orange blossom, herbal basil, sage, and a kick of cinnamon. The heart turns distinctly edible and resinous as sweet praline and tol…

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Spiritum 36 Jacob is a deep, smoky woody fragrance built around dark resin, earthy roots, and rich spices. It kicks off with a lively burst of pink pepper, aromatic cypress, and zesty orange, immediately backed by a golden thread of saffron. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, smooth cedarwood, clove, and buttery…

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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, Nitro Blue or 36 Jacob?

Nitro Blue takes 1 of 1 categories. Nitro Blue is rated 4.15/5 from 146 votes; 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Nitro Blue for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character.

Do Nitro Blue and 36 Jacob smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Basil and Patchouli.

Is Nitro Blue or 36 Jacob better for summer or winter?

Nitro Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nitro Blue and 36 Jacob?

Nitro Blue has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Tolu Balsam, Woody Notes and Black Cardamom, a base of Sweet Notes, Black Amber, Patchouli and Brazilian Rosewood. 36 Jacob has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Orris, Clove, Orange Blossom and Red Fruits, a base of White Oud, Leather, Incense and Cypriol.