Fragrance comparison

Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Oak for Men

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 446 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Le Labo

3.92356 votes

Rank #5,522 RoseAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #9,993 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago4/7

Oak for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Oak for Men
Community sentiment: Oak for Men
Longevity: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Sillage & projection: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Value for money: Oak for Men
Versatility: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerOak for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

356 votes

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerOak for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaie Rose 26 Chicago

SillageBaie Rose 26 Chicago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value68

Category winnerOak for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aldehydic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosePink PepperAldehydesPepperCloveMuskVirginia CedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pepper, Clove and Musk. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall69

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#9,993

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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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, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Oak for Men?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 4 of 7 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Oak for Men?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago lasts longest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100, Oak for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Oak for Men?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago projects furthest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100, Oak for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Oak for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pepper, Clove and Musk.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Oak for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago is the stronger pick. For winter, Oak for Men is the stronger pick. Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear; Oak for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Oak for Men?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.