Fragrance comparison

Formentera N°8 vs Wood

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Formentera N°8

Mango

3.7621 votes

Rank #58,686 AmberWarm Spicy

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Wood

Mahogany

3.8015 votes

Rank #50,567 Fresh SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera N°8 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Formentera N°8
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Wood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formentera N°83/5

Wood2/5

Ratings & consensus: Wood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera N°8
Sillage & projection: Formentera N°8
Value for money: Formentera N°8
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formentera N°8Mango

WoodMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 46%Want 25%

Category winnerWoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

5%Love

76%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFormentera N°8

SillageFormentera N°8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFormentera N°8Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

tobacco56%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBlood OrangeMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy NotesSpicesTobaccoOrange Blossom

Base5-8 hrs

AmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top

MintLimeArtemisiaBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderCinnamonCuminOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Formentera N°8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter20

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera N°8 by Mango proves that warm spicy fragrances do not have to feel heavy or stuffy. The first spray delivers a vivid flash of blood orange and green mint, joined almost instantly by pungent cardamom. That bright citrus spark keeps things lively before a heart of dry tobacco leaf and sweet orange blossom tak…

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Wood by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances sharp citrus with a soft, sweet base. It opens with a bright splash of lime and mint, eventually settling into a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood. This makes for a versatile choice that works well for office days or relaxed casual outings d…

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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, Formentera N°8 or Wood?

Formentera N°8 takes 3 of 5 categories. Formentera N°8 is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Formentera N°8 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Wood for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera N°8 or Wood?

Formentera N°8 lasts longest (Formentera N°8 60/100, Wood 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera N°8 or Wood?

Formentera N°8 projects furthest (Formentera N°8 48/100, Wood 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera N°8 and Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Formentera N°8 or Wood better for summer or winter?

Formentera N°8 suits evening wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera N°8 and Wood?

Formentera N°8 has top notes of Cardamom, Blood Orange and Mint, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Spices, Tobacco and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Cumin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.