Fragrance comparison

Phenomenal vs Sierra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Phenomenal

Jordan Belfort Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #66,079 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sierra

Professor

—0 votes

Rank #79,651 Soft SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phenomenal takes 1 of 1 categories.

Phenomenal
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Sierra
Choose it for a soft spicy and rose character.

Phenomenal1/1

Sierra0/1

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: Phenomenal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhenomenalJordan Belfort Fragrances

SierraProfessor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

soft spicy100%

rose92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGingerCorianderPepperPimento

Heart

OrrisJasmineVioletRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangePink PepperCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Sierra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,651

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhenomenalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phenomenal opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and lemon, backed by ginger heat. As the scent settles, a soft powdery iris note steps forward alongside jasmine, before drying down to cedar wood and clean musk. It fits a man looking for a fresh, everyday signature that carries a bit of spice.

Reviews →

Sierra opens with a distinct splash of fresh mandarin orange paired with the dry tickle of pink pepper and herbal coriander. This lively introduction soon softens as floral notes take control, bringing forth velvety rose, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and a quiet dust of sweet violet. The heart has an unmistakable powdery…

Reviews →

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.

Do Phenomenal and Sierra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Violet and Rose.

Is Phenomenal or Sierra better for summer or winter?

Phenomenal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phenomenal and Sierra?

Phenomenal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Sierra has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla.