Fragrance comparison

Papier Carbone vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 292 ratings analysed

Papier Carbone

Ormaie

3.61215 votes

Rank #11,628 Soft SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,855 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 7 of 7 categories.

Papier Carbone
Choose it for a soft spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Papier Carbone0/7

Jacomo for Men Intense7/7

Ratings & consensus: Jacomo for Men Intense
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: Jacomo for Men Intense
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

Papier CarboneOrmaie

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

163 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

anis77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseCoffeeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Clary SageNutmegCorianderLavender

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliGuaiac WoodHaitian Vetiver

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Bergamot, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#5,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papier Carbone is a soft spicy, aromatic woody fragrance built around star anise, cardamom, paper-like woods and a musky ambrette base. On skin it often reads as nostalgic and unusual, with impressions of pencil shavings, licorice sweets, old paper, ink, warm spices and dry woods. It suits wearers who enjoy conceptual…

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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, Papier Carbone or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 7 of 7 categories. Papier Carbone is rated 3.61/5 from 215 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Papier Carbone for a soft spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Papier Carbone or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, Papier Carbone 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papier Carbone or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Papier Carbone 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papier Carbone and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bergamot, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Papier Carbone or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Papier Carbone is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papier Carbone and Jacomo for Men Intense?

Papier Carbone has top notes of Star Anise, Coffee, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Haitian Vetiver. 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.