Fragrance comparison

Hwyl vs Triumph

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,760 ratings analysed

Hwyl

Aesop

4.061,741 votes

Rank #759 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Triumph

O Boticário

4.1119 votes

Rank #40,048 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Triumph takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hwyl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Triumph
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hwyl2/5

Triumph3/5

Ratings & consensus: Hwyl
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Triumph
Sillage & projection: Triumph
Value for money: Triumph
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hwyl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HwylAesop

TriumphO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,741 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 2%Had 73%Want 24%

Category winnerHwylRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,425 votes

53%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTriumph

SillageTriumph

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTriumphBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

amber44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

amber83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesThyme

Heart

CypressWoody Notes

Base

OlibanumVetiverOakmoss

Top

CitrusesLavender

Heart

OlibanumSpices

Base

VetiverWoody NotesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSpices, Woody Notes, Olibanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex50

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews318

Overall rank#40,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHwylHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hwyl is a dry, smoky wood fragrance with cypress, thyme, frankincense and moss at the center. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into an earthy forest feel that many wearers describe as meditative, cool and slightly church-like. It suits people who enjoy unsweet, atmospheric woods more than soft crowd-pleasers.…

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Triumph by O Boticário is a classic woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp freshness, resinous warmth, and grounding woods. The opening pairs clean lavender with bright citruses, giving an invigorating splash that feels like a traditional barbershop shave. As it settles, golden olibanum and warm culinary spices t…

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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, Hwyl or Triumph?

Triumph takes 3 of 5 categories. Hwyl is rated 4.06/5 from 1,741 votes; Triumph is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Hwyl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Triumph for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hwyl or Triumph?

Triumph lasts longest (Triumph 73/100, Hwyl 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hwyl or Triumph?

Triumph projects furthest (Triumph 69/100, Hwyl 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hwyl and Triumph smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Woody Notes, Olibanum and Vetiver.

Is Hwyl or Triumph better for summer or winter?

Triumph suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hwyl and Triumph?

Hwyl has top notes of Spices and Thyme, heart notes of Cypress and Woody Notes, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Triumph has top notes of Citruses and Lavender, heart notes of Olibanum and Spices, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.