Fragrance comparison

Hatem vs Connexion Woods

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 277 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hatem

Rasasi

3.90188 votes

Rank #4,990 WoodyCitrus

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70%scent match

Closely related

Connexion Woods

O Boticário

4.0389 votes

Rank #33,165 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hatem takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hatem
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Connexion Woods
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hatem4/7

Connexion Woods2/7

Ratings & consensus: Connexion Woods
Community sentiment: Hatem
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Hatem
Value for money: Hatem
Versatility: Connexion Woods
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hatem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HatemRasasi

Connexion WoodsO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 17%

Category winnerConnexion WoodsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

39%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerHatemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHatem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHatemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotLavenderClary Sage

Heart

SpicesWoodsy NotesRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonBergamotRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSaffronFirSageWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall46

Winter24

Day100

Night38

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night86

Category winnerConnexion WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#33,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHatemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hatem by Rasasi is a crisp, woody-spicy fragrance that bridges the gap between traditional aromatic freshness and modern dry-down depth. It centers on a sharp Amalfi lemon opening that quickly softens into a clean, musky base. This is a versatile, year-round daily driver for those who prefer an understated, masculine-…

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Connexion Woods by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and crushed rosemary needles that immediately wake up your senses. Within minutes, the scent settles into an aromatic forest blend of soothing lavender, green fir, and herbal sage, resting on a sturdy foundation of Virginia cedar,…

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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, Hatem or Connexion Woods?

Hatem takes 4 of 7 categories. Hatem is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; Connexion Woods is rated 4.03/5 from 89 votes. Choose Hatem for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Connexion Woods for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hatem or Connexion Woods?

They last about the same: Hatem 64/100, Connexion Woods 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hatem or Connexion Woods?

Hatem projects furthest (Hatem 57/100, Connexion Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hatem and Connexion Woods smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Hatem or Connexion Woods better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hatem is the stronger pick. For winter, Connexion Woods is the stronger pick. Hatem suits daytime wear; Connexion Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hatem and Connexion Woods?

Hatem has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Spices, Woodsy Notes, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Connexion Woods has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron, Fir and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.