Generation(s) vs White Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Wood takes 5 of 7 categories.
Generation(s)Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
White WoodChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Generation(s)2/7
White Wood5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Generation(s)
- Community sentiment
- White Wood
- Longevity
- White Wood
- Sillage & projection
- White Wood
- Value for money
- White Wood
- Versatility
- White Wood
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Generation(s)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Generation(s)Ex NihiloWhite WoodBalma VenitiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%
Category winnerGeneration(s)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
190 votes
27%Love
45%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerWhite WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Wood
SillageWhite Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
musky65%
warm spicy56%
woody100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
powdery65%
warm spicy53%
patchouli42%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearPink PepperFrankincense
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Top
FigApricotPearGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodPatchouliFig Tree
Base
Tonka BeanDry WoodWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPear, Fig, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Generation(s), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall53
Winter22
Day100
Night35
Spring100
Summer71
Fall81
Winter19
Day100
Night53
Category winnerWhite WoodMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,270
PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#31,179
PerfumerMarie Duchêne
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Generation(s) opens with a refreshing splash of crisp green pear, sparked by crushed pink pepper and a delicate touch of clean frankincense. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, milky fig heart that feels plush rather than grassy. The base anchors the fruit in warm sandalwoo…
Reviews →White Wood opens with a bright burst of fresh fig and the fuzzy sweetness of ripe apricot, cut through by crisp green notes. It feels like walking through an orchard in early autumn when the air holds a cool, damp edge. As the scent settles, a smooth sandalwood joins a slightly earthy patchouli, giving the initial fru…
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, Generation(s) or White Wood?
White Wood takes 5 of 7 categories. Generation(s) is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; White Wood is rated 3.84/5 from 55 votes. Choose Generation(s) for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose White Wood for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Generation(s) or White Wood?
White Wood lasts longest (White Wood 60/100, Generation(s) 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Generation(s) or White Wood?
White Wood projects furthest (White Wood 50/100, Generation(s) 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Generation(s) and White Wood smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
Is Generation(s) or White Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, Generation(s) is the stronger pick. For winter, Generation(s) is the stronger pick. Generation(s) suits daytime wear; White Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Generation(s) and White Wood?
Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. White Wood has top notes of Fig, Apricot, Pear and Green Notes, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Fig Tree, a base of Tonka Bean, Dry Wood, White Musk and Amber.
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