December vs Inoui
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inoui takes 5 of 7 categories.
DecemberChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
InouiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
December2/7
Inoui5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Inoui
- Community sentiment
- Inoui
- Longevity
- Inoui
- Sillage & projection
- Inoui
- Value for money
- December
- Versatility
- Inoui
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- December
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DecemberDSH PerfumesInouiShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%
4.54/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerInouiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
45%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
63%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
Category winnerInouiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInoui
SillageInoui
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDecemberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody91%
amber83%
aromatic74%
balsamic65%
conifer56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
SpicesCloveGingerOrangeGalbanum
Heart2-3 hrs
PineFirResinRose
Base4-6 hrs
IncenseTonka BeanVirginia CedarTolu BalsamMyrhhoak mossVanilleOlibanum
Top
Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum
Heart
PineFreesiaThymeJasmine
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Pine, Virginia Cedar and Myrhh. Durations are only published for December, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall70
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring89
Summer53
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night54
Category winnerInouiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,669
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched2010
Reviews6
Overall rank#27,027
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDecemberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDecember by DSH Perfumes delivers an immediate rush of crushed clove, freshly grated ginger, and sweet orange peel that smells like holiday baking. Crisp balsam fir needles and sticky pine sap quickly rise behind the kitchen spices, creating the sensation of walking into a wood cabin with an evergreen tree in the corn…
Reviews →Shiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…
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, December or Inoui?
Inoui takes 5 of 7 categories. December is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes. Choose December for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, December or Inoui?
Inoui lasts longest (Inoui 73/100, December 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, December or Inoui?
Inoui projects furthest (Inoui 65/100, December 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do December and Inoui smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Pine, Virginia Cedar and Myrhh.
Is December or Inoui better for summer or winter?
For summer, Inoui is the stronger pick. For winter, December is the stronger pick. December suits evening wear; Inoui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in December and Inoui?
December has top notes of Spices, Clove, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Pine, Fir, Resin and Rose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar and Tolu Balsam. Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta.
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