Fragrance comparison

Briar vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Briar

Moro Dabron

4.007 votes

Rank #42,035 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sequoia in Rye takes 3 of 4 categories.

Briar
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Briar1/4

Sequoia in Rye3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sequoia in Rye
Sillage & projection: Sequoia in Rye
Value for money: Briar
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

BriarMoro Dabron

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

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

14%Ok

14%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageSequoia in Rye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBriarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumRose OilRoseCedarwoodBlack PepperBergamotGalbanumOakmosselemiMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Cedarwood and elemi. Durations are only published for Briar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Work 35%Casual 34%Date 23%Party 9%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSequoia in RyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Briar by Moro Dabron captures the untamed atmosphere of a wild rose bush waking up on a cool morning. Rather than a sugary, cosmetic floral, this fragrance leads with bitter green galbanum, zesty bergamot, and a sharp crack of black pepper. The heart reveals a crisp garden rose and rich rose oil, smelling like wet pet…

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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, Briar or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye takes 3 of 4 categories. Briar is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Briar for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.