Fragrance comparison

Bloodflower vs Licorice Woods

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bloodflower

Parfums Quartana

3.57126 votes

Rank #15,174 Soft SpicyAnis

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Licorice Woods

Amouroud

3.9144 votes

Rank #16,330 Soft SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloodflower takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bloodflower
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Licorice Woods
Choose it for a soft spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bloodflower4/7

Licorice Woods3/7

Ratings & consensus: Licorice Woods
Community sentiment: Licorice Woods
Longevity: Bloodflower
Sillage & projection: Bloodflower
Value for money: Licorice Woods
Versatility: Bloodflower
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bloodflower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodflowerParfums Quartana

Licorice WoodsAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 64%

Category winnerLicorice WoodsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

126 votes

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerLicorice WoodsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBloodflower

SillageBloodflower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLicorice WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

soft spicy100%

oud92%

anis84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both soft spicy, anis and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AniseLicoriceRosePatchouliAmberCloverOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AniseBlack Pepperelemi

Heart

LicoriceOrchidJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAnise, Licorice and Amber. Durations are only published for Bloodflower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer44

Fall100

Winter71

Day62

Night100

Spring23

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerBloodflowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

Men34

Unisex56

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,174

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#16,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBloodflowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodflower by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental floral built around sharp, bittersweet contrasts. The fragrance opens with an intense blast of black licorice and spicy anise, accented by fresh green clover. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich, velvety rose emerges alongside earthy patchouli and powd…

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Licorice Woods by Amouroud opens with a crisp, spicy blend of anise and black pepper, settling into a dark, resinous core. The heart relies on an herbal licorice note paired with jasmine, resting on a base of agarwood and cedar. It is a bold, moody scent that works best for cool autumn evenings or crisp winter nights.

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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, Bloodflower or Licorice Woods?

Bloodflower takes 4 of 7 categories. Bloodflower is rated 3.57/5 from 126 votes; Licorice Woods is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes. Choose Bloodflower for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Licorice Woods for a soft spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloodflower or Licorice Woods?

Bloodflower lasts longest (Bloodflower 76/100, Licorice Woods 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodflower or Licorice Woods?

Bloodflower projects furthest (Bloodflower 65/100, Licorice Woods 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloodflower and Licorice Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Licorice and Amber.

Is Bloodflower or Licorice Woods better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bloodflower is the stronger pick. For winter, Licorice Woods is the stronger pick. Bloodflower suits evening wear; Licorice Woods suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodflower and Licorice Woods?

Bloodflower features Anise, Licorice, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Licorice Woods has top notes of Anise, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Licorice, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Amber.