Fragrance comparison

Axis Mundi vs Old Books

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Axis Mundi

DSH Perfumes · 2016

4.0617 votes

Rank #34,515 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Old Books

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

4.2326 votes

Rank #42,046 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Mundi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Axis Mundi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Old Books
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Axis Mundi4/5

Old Books1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis MundiDSH Perfumes

Old BooksThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.23/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerOld BooksRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

62%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAxis Mundi

SillageAxis Mundi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAxis MundiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Himalayan CedarMyrrhIncenseRose de MaiWoody NotesOlibanumWhite SandalwoodCivetOrrisAmberLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PatchouliIncenseOlibanumCedarMyrrhAmberVetiverelemi

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Incense, Olibanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Axis Mundi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 27%Party 10%

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,515

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2016

Reviews4

Overall rank#42,046

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAxis MundiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Mundi opens with a dry pop of resinous frankincense, peppery elemi, and a brief flicker of sweet champaca flower. The initial spray leaves a slight alcohol solvent tang on bare skin for two minutes before the oils bloom. Soon, earthy myrrh and weathered Himalayan cedarwood take over the heart, softened by a faint…

Reviews →

Old Books by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi captures the scent of aged paper and library quiet. It centers on frankincense and rich myrrh, wrapping the wearer in a dry, woody cocoon. This fragrance is designed for quiet autumn afternoons spent reading by a window.

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Axis Mundi or Old Books?

Axis Mundi takes 4 of 5 categories. Axis Mundi is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Old Books is rated 4.23/5 from 26 votes. Choose Axis Mundi for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Old Books for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Mundi or Old Books?

Axis Mundi lasts longest (Axis Mundi 70/100, Old Books 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Mundi or Old Books?

Axis Mundi projects furthest (Axis Mundi 75/100, Old Books 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Mundi and Old Books smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Incense, Olibanum and Amber.