Fragrance comparison

Essence vs Grace

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Essence

The Woods Collection

4.2245 votes

Rank #29,563 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Grace

Moudon

4.867 votes

Rank #30,535 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grace takes 3 of 4 categories.

Essence
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Grace
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Essence1/4

Grace3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grace
Sillage & projection: Grace
Value for money: Grace
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EssenceThe Woods Collection

GraceMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

warm spicy80%

leather70%

fresh spicy60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

soft spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressSaffronBergamotCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseNutmegJasmine

Base

AgarwoodOudLeatherCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAgarwoodAmberCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Grace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer20

Fall100

Winter96

Day48

Night100

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Woods Collection Essence opens with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter bergamot, and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of dark Bulgarian rose. Heavy base notes of oud, leather, and cedarwood ground the blend, giving it a smoky woodiness built for cold November evenings and formal winter gatherin…

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Grace by Moudon feels like stepping out on a crisp autumn evening wrapped in a heavy wool coat, carrying a fresh cup of spiced tea. The fragrance immediately hits with warm cinnamon, golden saffron, and a crackle of pink pepper that feels lively rather than sharp. As the heat of the spices settles, sweet rose and soft…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essence or Grace?

Grace takes 3 of 4 categories. Essence is rated 4.22/5 from 45 votes; Grace is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Essence for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Grace for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Essence or Grace?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 91/100, Essence 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essence or Grace?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 75/100, Essence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence and Grace smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Jasmine.

Is Essence or Grace better for summer or winter?

Essence suits evening wear; Grace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence and Grace?

Essence has top notes of Cypress, Saffron, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Leather and Cedarwood. Grace has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Agarwood and Amber.