Fragrance comparison

Indian Wood 11.1 vs Live

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

Indian Wood 11.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.54149 votes

Rank #34,678 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Live

American Eagle · 2001

4.2643 votes

Rank #26,827 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 6 of 7 categories.

Indian Wood 11.1
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Live
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Indian Wood 11.10/7

Live6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian Wood 11.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

LiveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 48%

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%

Category winnerLiveRating 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

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLive

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

coconut84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

floral100%

musky91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

white floral56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch

Heart

CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Moss, Vetiver and Nutmeg. 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–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night43

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,678

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2001

Reviews1

Category winnerLiveHigher 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…

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Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…

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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, Indian Wood 11.1 or Live?

Live takes 6 of 7 categories. Indian Wood 11.1 is rated 3.54/5 from 149 votes; Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes. Choose Indian Wood 11.1 for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Wood 11.1 or Live?

Live lasts longest (Live 64/100, Indian Wood 11.1 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Wood 11.1 or Live?

Projection is very close: Indian Wood 11.1 61/100, Live 61/100 for sillage.

Do Indian Wood 11.1 and Live smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Moss, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is Indian Wood 11.1 or Live better for summer or winter?

For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Wood 11.1 and Live?

Indian Wood 11.1 features Sandalwood, Coconut Milk, Lemon Zest, Peppermint and Moss. Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.