Fragrance comparison

Alexandre vs Wood

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alexandre

Prudence Paris

3.004 votes

Rank #67,414 AromaticWoody

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77%scent match

Very similar

Wood

Mahogany

3.8015 votes

Rank #54,257 Fresh SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandre takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alexandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandre2/3

Wood1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexandrePrudence Paris

WoodMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 46%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlexandre

SillageAlexandre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Top

MintLimeArtemisiaBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderCinnamonCuminOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Alexandre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,414

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …

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Wood by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances sharp citrus with a soft, sweet base. It opens with a bright splash of lime and mint, eventually settling into a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood. This makes for a versatile choice that works well for office days or relaxed casual outings d…

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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, Alexandre or Wood?

Alexandre takes 2 of 3 categories. Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wood for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandre or Wood?

Alexandre lasts longest (Alexandre 80/100, Wood 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandre or Wood?

Alexandre projects furthest (Alexandre 70/100, Wood 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandre and Wood smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia.

Is Alexandre or Wood better for summer or winter?

Alexandre suits daytime wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandre and Wood?

Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Cumin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.