Blue Wood vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue Wood takes 4 of 4 categories.
Blue WoodChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Blue Wood4/4
VIII Eight0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blue Wood
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Wood
- Value for money
- Blue Wood
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue WoodMithVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 138 votes
Have 58%Had 5%Want 37%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
128 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue Wood
SillageBlue Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy91%
citrus83%
aromatic74%
warm spicy65%
patchouli56%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBlack PepperBergamotPink GrapefruitBitter OrangeCypress
Heart
GeraniumLilacJasmineViolet
Base
VanillinPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,952
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#66,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlue WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Wood opens with bright citrus, lavender, and pepper, then settles into a smooth woody base with soft vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. Reviews often describe it as a polished, easier-wearing spicy woods scent that stays cleaner and lighter than heavier cold-weather options, making it a strong pick for everyday …
Reviews →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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, Blue Wood or VIII Eight?
Blue Wood takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Wood is rated 4.15/5 from 138 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blue Wood for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue Wood or VIII Eight?
Blue Wood lasts longest (Blue Wood 74/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Wood or VIII Eight?
Blue Wood projects furthest (Blue Wood 62/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Wood and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Blue Wood or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Wood and VIII Eight?
Blue Wood has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Lilac, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanillin, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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