Fragrance comparison

Downland vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Downland

Moro Dabron

4.3611 votes

Rank #31,170 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Downland takes 3 of 5 categories.

Downland
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Downland3/5

Sequoia in Rye2/5

Ratings & consensus: Downland
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sequoia in Rye
Sillage & projection: Sequoia in Rye
Value for money: Downland
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Downland

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DownlandMoro Dabron

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerDownlandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageSequoia in Rye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDownlandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

herbal50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

elemiSea Salt

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodOlibanumAmbergrisMateTea

Base6-8+ hrs

HaySandalwoodVetiver

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Cedarwood, Olibanum and Mate. Durations are only published for Downland, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 19%Party 7%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,170

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDownlandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Downland by Moro Dabron captures the quiet charm of coastal hills with a fresh, breezy blend of sea salt, peppery elemi, and dry cedarwood. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk coastal breeze that quickly settles into the comforting warmth of steeped herbal tea, sun-cured hay, and earthy vetiver. It smells less like…

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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, Downland or Sequoia in Rye?

Downland takes 3 of 5 categories. Downland is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Downland for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Downland or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye lasts longest (Sequoia in Rye 70/100, Downland 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Downland or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye projects furthest (Sequoia in Rye 58/100, Downland 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Downland and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include elemi, Cedarwood, Olibanum and Mate.

Is Downland or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Downland suits daytime wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Downland and Sequoia in Rye?

Downland has top notes of elemi and Sea Salt, heart notes of Cedarwood, Olibanum, Ambergris and Mate, a base of Hay, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.