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Upper Class vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 6,639 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Upper Class

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Jubilation XXV Man

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

Upper Class2/7
Jubilation XXV Man4/7
Ratings & consensus
Jubilation XXV Man
Community sentiment
Jubilation XXV Man
Longevity
Jubilation XXV Man
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Jubilation XXV Man
Versatility
Upper Class
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Upper Class

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Upper ClassRoyal Crown
Jubilation XXV ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
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
46%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
10%Hate

134 votes

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

6,505 votes

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityJubilation XXV Man

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value36
Category winnerJubilation XXV ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
sweet92%
iris84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
woody61%
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
RaspberryLeatherCorianderBlack and Pink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Tuscan IrisOlibanumCedarAgarwood (Oud)
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhVanilla AbsoluteOakmossAmbergrisLabdanumGray Musk
Top
BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon
Heart
HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds
Base
OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Olibanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Upper Class, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer43
Fall0
Winter71
Day100
Night87
Spring61
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUpper ClassMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men24
Unisex41
Women34
Men84
Unisex15
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,658

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#25,756

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUpper ClassHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Crown Upper Class blends juicy, tart raspberry with a remarkably soft leather jacket aroma that skips the harsh smoky bite of typical leather perfumes. A pinch of crushed coriander and pink pepper adds a crisp, sparkling kick upfront before melting into a heart of velvety Tuscan iris, soothing incense, and gentl…

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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.

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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, Upper Class or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Upper Class is rated 3.91/5 from 134 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Upper Class for a amber and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Upper Class or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man lasts longest (Jubilation XXV Man 74/100, Upper Class 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Upper Class or Jubilation XXV Man?

Projection is very close: Upper Class 62/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100 for sillage.

Do Upper Class and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Olibanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Upper Class or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Upper Class is the stronger pick. For winter, Jubilation XXV Man is the stronger pick. Upper Class suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Upper Class and Jubilation XXV Man?

Upper Class has top notes of Raspberry, Leather, Coriander and Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Olibanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Myrrh, Vanilla Absolute, Oakmoss and Ambergris. 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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