Fragrance comparison

Axis Mundi vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

4 wins

Axis Mundi

DSH Perfumes · 2016

4.0617 votes

Rank #34,835 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

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 ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Axis Mundi4/5

Sequoia in Rye0/5

Ratings & consensus: Axis Mundi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
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

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerAxis MundiRating 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

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAxis Mundi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAxis MundiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum. 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,835

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2016

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

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Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Axis Mundi or Sequoia in Rye?

Axis Mundi takes 4 of 5 categories. Axis Mundi is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Axis Mundi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Mundi or Sequoia in Rye?

They last about the same: Axis Mundi 70/100, Sequoia in Rye 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Axis Mundi or Sequoia in Rye?

Axis Mundi projects furthest (Axis Mundi 75/100, Sequoia in Rye 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Mundi and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum.

Is Axis Mundi or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Axis Mundi suits evening wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Mundi and Sequoia in Rye?

Axis Mundi features Himalayan Cedar, Myrrh, Incense, Rose de Mai and Woody Notes. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.