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Philosopher’s Veil vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 6,537 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philosopher’s Veil takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Philosopher’s Veil

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Jubilation XXV Man

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

Philosopher’s Veil4/5
Jubilation XXV Man1/5
Ratings & consensus
Jubilation XXV Man
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Philosopher’s Veil
Sillage & projection
Philosopher’s Veil
Value for money
Philosopher’s Veil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Philosopher’s Veil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Philosopher’s VeilMaison Jaxob
Jubilation XXV ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerJubilation XXV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

62%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

6,505 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityPhilosopher’s Veil

SillagePhilosopher’s Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value36
Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
musky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesOreganoGingerCoriander
Heart
MyrrhVanilla PodDavana
Base
MuskOakmoss
Top
BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon
Heart
HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds
Base
OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Myrrh and Musk. 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
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring61
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men84
Unisex15
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#25,939

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philosopher’s Veil is an aromatic, herb-forward scent blending sharp juniper berries and oregano with the resinous depth of myrrh. It captures a crisp, outdoorsy feeling that balances rugged notes with a smooth, cozy vanilla dry-down. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking a versatile, plant-based profile suitab…

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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

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.

Which is better, Philosopher’s Veil or Jubilation XXV Man?

Philosopher’s Veil takes 4 of 5 categories. Philosopher’s Veil is rated 4.30/5 from 32 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Philosopher’s Veil for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Philosopher’s Veil or Jubilation XXV Man?

Philosopher’s Veil lasts longest (Philosopher’s Veil 79/100, Jubilation XXV Man 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Philosopher’s Veil or Jubilation XXV Man?

Philosopher’s Veil projects furthest (Philosopher’s Veil 70/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Philosopher’s Veil and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Myrrh and Musk.

Is Philosopher’s Veil or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

Philosopher’s Veil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Philosopher’s Veil and Jubilation XXV Man?

Philosopher’s Veil has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Oregano and Ginger, heart notes of Myrrh, Vanilla Pod and Davana, a base of Musk and Oakmoss. Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.

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