Fragrance comparison

Big Bang! vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Big Bang!

Natvm Parfvm

4.147 votes

Rank #40,858 BalsamicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Big Bang!
Choose it for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Big Bang!2/4

Sequoia in Rye2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Big Bang!
Sillage & projection: Big Bang!
Value for money: Sequoia in Rye
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sequoia in Rye

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Big Bang!Natvm Parfvm

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBig Bang!

SillageBig Bang!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSequoia in RyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DavanaPineBergamot

Heart

IncenseVioletResinsRoseGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAlmondCaramelAmyrisVanillaCedarwoodVetiverBenzoin

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine, Amyris and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSequoia in RyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Big Bang! by Natvm Parfvm offers a complex study in contrasts, balancing sharp pine and bergamot against a deep heart of incense and resins. This unisex fragrance settles into a warm base of caramel, tonka bean, and almond, creating a resinous, woody musk experience. It is designed for those who appreciate scents that…

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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, Big Bang! or Sequoia in Rye?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Big Bang! is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Big Bang! for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Bang! or Sequoia in Rye?

Big Bang! lasts longest (Big Bang! 73/100, Sequoia in Rye 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Bang! or Sequoia in Rye?

Big Bang! projects furthest (Big Bang! 75/100, Sequoia in Rye 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Bang! and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Pine, Amyris and Cedarwood.

Is Big Bang! or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Big Bang! suits day or night wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Bang! and Sequoia in Rye?

Big Bang! has top notes of Davana, Pine and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Resins and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Almond, Caramel and Amyris. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.