Fragrance comparison

Carre d'As vs Version Wood

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carre d'As

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.8234 votes

Rank #39,165 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carre d'As takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carre d'As
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carre d'As3/5

Version Wood2/5

Ratings & consensus: Carre d'As
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carre d'As
Sillage & projection: Carre d'As
Value for money: Version Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Version Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carre d'AsNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

Category winnerCarre d'AsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCarre d'As

SillageCarre d'As

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value76

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

herbal70%

citrus60%

lavender50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLimeMintWatermelonLemon Blossom

Heart

ThymeCarawaySpicesSageTarragon

Base

HayWoodsy NotesTobacco

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Mint and Sage. Durations are only published for Version Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVersion WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carre d'As by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a classic aromatic fougere for men that balances sharp green notes with herbal depth. It features a bright opening of mint and lime that settles into a thyme and sage heart, grounded by earthy hay and tobacco. This 1995 release is a crisp, clean choice for warm spring days o…

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Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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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, Carre d'As or Version Wood?

Carre d'As takes 3 of 5 categories. Carre d'As is rated 3.82/5 from 34 votes; Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose Carre d'As for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carre d'As or Version Wood?

Carre d'As lasts longest (Carre d'As 60/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carre d'As or Version Wood?

Carre d'As projects furthest (Carre d'As 58/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carre d'As and Version Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint and Sage.

Is Carre d'As or Version Wood better for summer or winter?

Carre d'As suits daytime wear; Version Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carre d'As and Version Wood?

Carre d'As has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Thyme, Caraway, Spices and Sage, a base of Hay, Woodsy Notes and Tobacco. Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk.