Fragrance comparison

Indian Wood 11.1 vs Chef Will Birge

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

Indian Wood 11.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.54149 votes

Rank #34,678 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Chef Will Birge

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #50,832 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Indian Wood 11.1
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chef Will Birge
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Indian Wood 11.12/4

Chef Will Birge2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chef Will Birge
Sillage & projection: Indian Wood 11.1
Value for money: Chef Will Birge
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indian Wood 11.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian Wood 11.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Chef Will BirgeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 73%Had 0%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

149 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChef Will Birge

SillageIndian Wood 11.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChef Will BirgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

coconut84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodCoconut MilkLemon ZestPeppermintMossVetiverNutmegCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OrangeCedarMossBlack PepperPink PepperSandalwoodPetitgrainEucalyptusPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,678

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIndian Wood 11.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indian Wood 11.1 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint and lemon zest, quickly transitioning into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cardamom. A smooth base of coconut milk and sandalwood softens the aromatic bite, creating a balanced, woody-spicy skin scent. It is an excellent choice for cool spring mornings and casu…

Reviews →

Chef Will Birge by The Dua Brand is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Chef Will Birge was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understan…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indian Wood 11.1 or Chef Will Birge?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Indian Wood 11.1 is rated 3.54/5 from 149 votes; Chef Will Birge is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Indian Wood 11.1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chef Will Birge for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Wood 11.1 or Chef Will Birge?

Chef Will Birge lasts longest (Chef Will Birge 67/100, Indian Wood 11.1 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Wood 11.1 or Chef Will Birge?

Indian Wood 11.1 projects furthest (Indian Wood 11.1 61/100, Chef Will Birge 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Wood 11.1 and Chef Will Birge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Moss.

Is Indian Wood 11.1 or Chef Will Birge better for summer or winter?

Chef Will Birge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Wood 11.1 and Chef Will Birge?

Indian Wood 11.1 features Sandalwood, Coconut Milk, Lemon Zest, Peppermint and Moss. Chef Will Birge features Orange, Cedar, Moss, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper.