Fragrance comparison

For Walks vs Intense He Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 341 ratings analysed

For Walks

Blocki

3.8469 votes

Rank #15,807 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Intense He Wood

DSQUARED²

4.06272 votes

Rank #9,663 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intense He Wood takes 6 of 7 categories.

For Walks
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Intense He Wood
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

For Walks1/7

Intense He Wood6/7

Ratings & consensus: Intense He Wood
Community sentiment: Intense He Wood
Longevity: Intense He Wood
Sillage & projection: Intense He Wood
Value for money: For Walks
Versatility: Intense He Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intense He Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For WalksBlocki

Intense He WoodDSQUARED²

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

4.06/ 5 · 272 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerIntense He WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

31%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

272 votes

Category winnerIntense He WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIntense He Wood

SillageIntense He Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value52

Category winnerFor WalksBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

violet77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

aquatic90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

ozonic60%

fresh50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintFirViolet Leaf

Heart

VioletBoronia

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodVetiverCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Violet LeafVioletWatery NotesIncense

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwood

Base3 to 4 hours

FirAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFir, Violet Leaf, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Intense He Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer30

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night12

Spring100

Summer43

Fall84

Winter40

Day100

Night31

Category winnerIntense He WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex46

Women50

Men84

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,807

PerfumerKevin Verspoor

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#9,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerIntense He WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For 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…

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Intense He Wood by DSQUARED² is a woody aromatic eau de toilette centered on crisp foliage, cool water, and sturdy forest woods. It opens with wet violet leaf, sweet violet flowers, watery notes, and a quiet streak of smoky incense. This brisk start settles quickly into a solid timber heart composed of cedar, earthy v…

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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, For Walks or Intense He Wood?

Intense He Wood takes 6 of 7 categories. For Walks is rated 3.84/5 from 69 votes; Intense He Wood is rated 4.06/5 from 272 votes. Choose For Walks for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Intense He Wood for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, For Walks or Intense He Wood?

They last about the same: Intense He Wood 67/100, For Walks 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, For Walks or Intense He Wood?

Intense He Wood projects furthest (Intense He Wood 60/100, For Walks 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Walks and Intense He Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir, Violet Leaf, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is For Walks or Intense He Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Intense He Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Intense He Wood is the stronger pick. For Walks suits daytime wear; Intense He Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Walks and Intense 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. Intense He Wood has top notes of Violet Leaf, Violet, Watery Notes and Incense, heart notes of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Fir, Amber and Musk.