Fragrance comparison

Or de Calambac vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 246 ratings analysed

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #10,900 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,849 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Or de Calambac2/7

Jacomo for Men Intense5/7

Ratings & consensus: Or de Calambac
Community sentiment: Jacomo for Men Intense
Longevity: Jacomo for Men Intense
Sillage & projection: Jacomo for Men Intense
Value for money: Jacomo for Men Intense
Versatility: Or de Calambac
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or de CalambacChopard

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerOr de CalambacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Cinnamon, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,900

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Overall rank#5,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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, Or de Calambac or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Or de Calambac or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Or de Calambac or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or de Calambac and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Cinnamon, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Or de Calambac or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. For winter, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or de Calambac and Jacomo for Men Intense?

Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.