Big Sur vs Oh, ooOoh ...oh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Big SurChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oh, ooOoh ...ohChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Big Sur3/7
Oh, ooOoh ...oh3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oh, ooOoh ...oh
- Community sentiment
- Oh, ooOoh ...oh
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Oh, ooOoh ...oh
- Value for money
- Big Sur
- Versatility
- Big Sur
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Big Sur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Big SurL'Aromatica PerfumeOh, ooOoh ...ohMiller et BertauxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%
3.99/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerOh, ooOoh ...ohRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
37 votes
35%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
254 votes
Category winnerOh, ooOoh ...ohMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageOh, ooOoh ...oh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBig SurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
marine69%
herbal61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
smoky44%
herbal30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SequoiaBay LeafSea NotesNettleArtemisiaMossHerbal Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
JuniperVirginia CedarBitter OrangeArtemisiaCalifornia RedwoodLeatherSmokeLabdanumHerbal NotesMossMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Moss and Herbal Notes. Durations are only published for Big Sur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall90
Winter40
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer69
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBig SurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,314
PerfumerLoreto Remsing
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#29,191
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBig SurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBig Sur by L'Aromatica Perfume captures the raw, invigorating aroma of the Northern California coastline where towering redwoods meet cold Pacific breakers. Built around earthy sequoia wood, bitter green artemisia, and salty sea air, this indie scent skips artificial marine sweetness in favor of damp coastal needles, …
Reviews →Oh, ooOoh ...oh opens with a bitter orange punch, but quickly settles into a dry wood fire. A distinct gin and tonic vibe cuts through the heat, cooling the warm redwoods and dry grass notes. It behaves like a rugged cabin draft on skin, blending cold coast mist with camp smoke. This fragrance suits anyone looking to …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Big Sur or Oh, ooOoh ...oh?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Big Sur is rated 4.00/5 from 37 votes; Oh, ooOoh ...oh is rated 3.99/5 from 254 votes. Choose Big Sur for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oh, ooOoh ...oh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Big Sur or Oh, ooOoh ...oh?
They last about the same: Big Sur 60/100, Oh, ooOoh ...oh 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Big Sur or Oh, ooOoh ...oh?
Oh, ooOoh ...oh projects furthest (Oh, ooOoh ...oh 57/100, Big Sur 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Big Sur and Oh, ooOoh ...oh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Moss and Herbal Notes.
Is Big Sur or Oh, ooOoh ...oh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Big Sur is the stronger pick. For winter, Big Sur is the stronger pick. Big Sur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Big Sur and Oh, ooOoh ...oh?
Big Sur features Sequoia, Bay Leaf, Sea Notes, Nettle and Artemisia. Oh, ooOoh ...oh features Juniper, Virginia Cedar, Bitter Orange, Artemisia and California Redwood.
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