For Walks vs He Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
He Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.
For WalksChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
He WoodChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
For Walks1/7
He Wood4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- He Wood
- Community sentiment
- He Wood
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- For Walks
- Versatility
- He Wood
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- He Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
For WalksBlockiHe WoodDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
4.08/ 5 · 1,853 votes
Have 37%Had 41%Want 22%
Category winnerHe WoodRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
69 votes
35%Love
51%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
1,853 votes
Category winnerHe WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFor WalksBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
violet77%
aromatic69%
green61%
woody100%
powdery92%
violet84%
aromatic77%
ozonic69%
aquatic61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both powdery, woody and violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintFirViolet Leaf
Heart
VioletBoronia
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
VioletViolet Leaf
Heart2 to 4 hours
CedarVetiver
Base3 to 6 hours
FirMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesFir, Violet Leaf, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for He Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer30
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer67
Fall88
Winter37
Day100
Night34
Category winnerHe WoodMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,807
PerfumerKevin Verspoor
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#3,019
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews138
Category winnerHe WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFor Walks by Blocki opens with crisp mint and resinous fir needles before softening into a powdery heart of violet and boronia. Orris root and cedar ground the dry down with a subtle, woody earthiness. It suits quiet spring mornings and cool forest walks when you want an intimate, nature-focused scent that stays close…
Reviews →He Wood by DSQUARED² is a woody aromatic fragrance built around violet and forest greenery. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, it opens with crisp violet leaf and floral violet, creating an ozonic, cool impression rather than heavy timber. As it settles, clean cedar and earthy vetiver anchor the middle stage, giving th…
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, For Walks or He Wood?
He Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. For Walks is rated 3.84/5 from 69 votes; He Wood is rated 4.08/5 from 1,853 votes. Choose For Walks for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose He Wood for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, For Walks or He Wood?
They last about the same: For Walks 65/100, He Wood 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, For Walks or He Wood?
Projection is very close: For Walks 55/100, He Wood 55/100 for sillage.
Do For Walks and He Wood smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Fir, Violet Leaf, Violet and Vetiver.
Is For Walks or He Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, He Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, He Wood is the stronger pick. For Walks suits daytime wear; He Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in For Walks and He Wood?
For Walks has top notes of Mint, Fir and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Violet and Boronia, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. He Wood has top notes of Violet and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Fir, Musk and Amber.
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