Empty Wishes Well vs Cabana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cabana takes 4 of 7 categories.
Empty Wishes WellChoose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
CabanaChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Empty Wishes Well3/7
Cabana4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cabana
- Community sentiment
- Cabana
- Longevity
- Empty Wishes Well
- Sillage & projection
- Cabana
- Value for money
- Cabana
- Versatility
- Empty Wishes Well
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empty Wishes Well
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empty Wishes WellToskovat'CabanaKiller OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 351 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 150 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerCabanaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
27%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
275 votes
51%Love
27%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
124 votes
Category winnerCabanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpty Wishes Well
SillageCabana
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
aquatic77%
patchouli69%
balsamic61%
green100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
mossy53%
fresh42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Metallic notes
Heart
Rain NotesDried Fallen LeavesStoneSageMyrrh
Base
Earthy NotesPatchouliJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverGalbanumAmyrisCarrot Seeds
Top
GalbanumMintOrange Blossom
Heart
IvyMossVetiver
Base
Dry WoodMyrrhPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer24
Fall100
Winter55
Day100
Night93
Spring100
Summer99
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEmpty Wishes WellMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,020
PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi
Launched—
Reviews94
Overall rank#4,491
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews38
Category winnerEmpty Wishes WellHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpty Wishes Well by Toskovat' is an unconventional, atmospheric fragrance that captures the scent of a damp, abandoned stone well. With prominent metallic notes and rain accord, it creates a cold, earthy experience. Best suited for those seeking a meditative, melancholic profile, this scent shines during rainy autumn…
Reviews →Cabana by Killer Oud is a green, woody aromatic fragrance built around galbanum, mint, ivy, moss and dry woods. On skin, reviewers often describe it as fresh cut grass, cool greenery and a mossy vetiver dry-down, with a clear link to Amouage Beach Hut Man. It suits warm weather best, especially if you like sharp, clea…
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, Empty Wishes Well or Cabana?
Cabana takes 4 of 7 categories. Empty Wishes Well is rated 3.88/5 from 351 votes; Cabana is rated 3.98/5 from 150 votes. Choose Empty Wishes Well for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cabana for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Empty Wishes Well or Cabana?
They last about the same: Empty Wishes Well 74/100, Cabana 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Empty Wishes Well or Cabana?
Projection is very close: Cabana 62/100, Empty Wishes Well 60/100 for sillage.
Do Empty Wishes Well and Cabana smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Galbanum.
Is Empty Wishes Well or Cabana better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cabana is the stronger pick. For winter, Empty Wishes Well is the stronger pick. Empty Wishes Well suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empty Wishes Well and Cabana?
Empty Wishes Well has top notes of Metallic notes, heart notes of Rain Notes, Dried Fallen Leaves, Stone and Sage, a base of Earthy Notes, Patchouli, Java vetiver oil and Haitian Vetiver. Cabana has top notes of Galbanum, Mint and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ivy, Moss and Vetiver, a base of Dry Wood, Myrrh and Patchouli.
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