Fragrance comparison

Sama vs J-Sport Ride

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sama

Nusuk

4.6256 votes

Rank #8,475 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

J-Sport Ride

JAFRA

4.007 votes

Rank #59,192 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sama
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
J-Sport Ride
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sama4/4

J-Sport Ride0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SamaNusuk

J-Sport RideJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 77%Had 14%Want 9%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

14%Love

71%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageSama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value80

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

mossy44%

musky30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

SageGeraniumOzonic notes

Base

MossMuskLight Amber

Top

LavenderAppleSage

Heart

SandalwoodGeraniumMoss

Base

Tonka BeanMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSage, Geranium, Moss 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex53

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#59,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sama by Nusuk is a crisp, refreshing citrus aromatic fragrance built around zesty lemon, sunlit bergamot, and a breezy ozonic accord. A clean heart of aromatic sage and herbal geranium rests on a smooth bed of earthy moss, light amber, and clean musk. It smells like an iced gin and tonic enjoyed near a cool sea breeze…

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J-Sport Ride by JAFRA delivers a fresh, woody aromatic profile tailored for men. It opens with sharp lavender and crisp apple before settling into a grounding blend of sandalwood and moss. Ideal for daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months, this fragrance captures an adventurous spirit with a reliable, …

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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, Sama or J-Sport Ride?

Sama takes 4 of 4 categories. Sama is rated 4.62/5 from 56 votes; J-Sport Ride is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Sama for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose J-Sport Ride for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sama or J-Sport Ride?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 61/100, J-Sport Ride 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sama or J-Sport Ride?

Sama projects furthest (Sama 49/100, J-Sport Ride 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sama and J-Sport Ride smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Geranium, Moss and Musk.

Is Sama or J-Sport Ride better for summer or winter?

J-Sport Ride suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sama and J-Sport Ride?

Sama has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Ozonic notes, a base of Moss, Musk and Light Amber. J-Sport Ride has top notes of Lavender, Apple and Sage, heart notes of Sandalwood, Geranium and Moss, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli.