Fragrance comparison

Snuff vs Jais

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Snuff

Schiaparelli

4.4425 votes

Rank #16,839 WoodyAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Jais

Atkinsons

4.16115 votes

Rank #7,768 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Snuff takes 4 of 7 categories.

Snuff
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jais
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Snuff4/7

Jais3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SnuffSchiaparelli

JaisAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.16/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerSnuffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

51%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerSnuffMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySnuff

SillageJais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSnuffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

musky92%

green84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CarnationPineVetyverJasmineSandalwoodPatchouliGeraniumOrris Root

Base

oak mossAmberLeatherOlibanumMyrhhVanille

Top

PetitgrainCassisBasilPlumGalbanumBergamotMango

Heart

TuberoseRoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineNarcissusHyacinthRaspberry

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumVirginia CedarOlibanumIncenseMyrhhMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, oak moss and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter45

Day100

Night100

Category winnerJaisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men18

Unisex47

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerJaisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Snuff by Schiaparelli is a vintage woody aromatic fragrance that defined a distinct masculine era. Launched in 1939, this classic blend opens with sharp bergamot and lavender before settling into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is a deeply nostalgic scent that evokes the traditional, earth-forward …

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Jais is an old-school green floral with a surprisingly dark edge. It opens fruity and aromatic, then turns mossy, musky, animalic, and smoky, with tuberose and white florals adding softness rather than sweetness. This is for someone who enjoys unusual vintage-style perfumes and does not mind presence. It can feel bold…

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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, Snuff or Jais?

Snuff takes 4 of 7 categories. Snuff is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes; Jais is rated 4.16/5 from 115 votes. Choose Snuff for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jais for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Snuff or Jais?

They last about the same: Snuff 78/100, Jais 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Snuff or Jais?

Projection is very close: Jais 70/100, Snuff 68/100 for sillage.

Do Snuff and Jais smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, oak moss and Olibanum.

Is Snuff or Jais better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jais is the stronger pick. For winter, Jais is the stronger pick. Snuff suits evening wear; Jais suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Snuff and Jais?

Snuff has top notes of Lavender, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Pine, Vetyver and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Amber, Leather and Olibanum. Jais has top notes of Petitgrain, Cassis, Basil and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Virginia Cedar.