Fragrance comparison

X Version vs Zaad Venture

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 275 ratings analysed

4 wins

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Zaad Venture

O Boticário

3.90251 votes

Rank #34,242 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories.

X Version
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zaad Venture
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

X Version4/5

Zaad Venture1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X VersionJust Jack

Zaad VentureO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

3.90/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerZaad VentureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

31%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityX Version

SillageX Version

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value36

Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotLemonCardamomPink PepperRoseCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumSichuan PepperLavenderBirchYlang-Ylang

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#34,242

PerfumerChristian Alori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerX VersionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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Zaad Venture by O Boticário delivers a sharp, outdoor freshness built on crisp citrus, aromatic rosemary, and cool crushed birch. It opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into clean lavender, green moss, and dry cedar-like woods. The overall vibe feels like stepping outside on a c…

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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, X Version or Zaad Venture?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories. X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Zaad Venture is rated 3.90/5 from 251 votes. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Venture for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, X Version or Zaad Venture?

X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Zaad Venture 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Version or Zaad Venture?

X Version projects furthest (X Version 60/100, Zaad Venture 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Version and Zaad Venture smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is X Version or Zaad Venture better for summer or winter?

X Version suits daytime wear; Zaad Venture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Version and Zaad Venture?

X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss. Zaad Venture has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender and Birch, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.