Fragrance comparison

Installation (1970) at Pomona College vs No 51 Etude en Bois

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Installation (1970) at Pomona College

Phronema Perfumes

4.0611 votes

Rank #21,281 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

No 51 Etude en Bois

Leitmotiv

4.676 votes

Rank #32,858 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Installation (1970) at Pomona College takes 3 of 3 categories.

Installation (1970) at Pomona College
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
No 51 Etude en Bois
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Installation (1970) at Pomona College3/3

No 51 Etude en Bois0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Installation (1970) at Pomona College
Sillage & projection: Installation (1970) at Pomona College
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Installation (1970) at Pomona College

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Installation (1970) at Pomona CollegePhronema Perfumes

No 51 Etude en BoisLeitmotiv

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityInstallation (1970) at Pomona College

SillageInstallation (1970) at Pomona College

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

balsamic74%

whiskey65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

whiskey65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and whiskey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisWhiskeyOakTolu BalsamPeru BalsamClary SagePatchouliLabdanumCloveVanilla AbsoluteBenzoinCaramel

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

WhiskeyClovePepperOakCorianderJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Oak and Clove. Durations are only published for No 51 Etude en Bois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,281

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#32,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInstallation (1970) at Pomona CollegeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Installation (1970) at Pomona College by Phronema Perfumes captures a resinous, atmospheric amber profile anchored by whiskey and aged oak. This unisex scent unfolds with the gravitas of a vintage library, offering a warm, balsamic depth that suits crisp autumn evenings or late-night indoor gatherings. It creates a th…

Reviews →

No 51 Etude en Bois by Leitmotiv delivers a dry, aromatic blast of barrel-aged oak and sharp cracked pepper before mellowing into warm clove and boozy whiskey. It smells like stepping inside an old acoustic instrument workshop on a chilly November morning. You immediately notice polished wood shavings, spicy dried cor…

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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, Installation (1970) at Pomona College or No 51 Etude en Bois?

Installation (1970) at Pomona College takes 3 of 3 categories. Installation (1970) at Pomona College is rated 4.06/5 from 11 votes; No 51 Etude en Bois is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Installation (1970) at Pomona College for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose No 51 Etude en Bois for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Installation (1970) at Pomona College or No 51 Etude en Bois?

Installation (1970) at Pomona College lasts longest (Installation (1970) at Pomona College 80/100, No 51 Etude en Bois 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Installation (1970) at Pomona College or No 51 Etude en Bois?

Installation (1970) at Pomona College projects furthest (Installation (1970) at Pomona College 75/100, No 51 Etude en Bois 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Installation (1970) at Pomona College and No 51 Etude en Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and whiskey accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Oak and Clove.

Is Installation (1970) at Pomona College or No 51 Etude en Bois better for summer or winter?

No 51 Etude en Bois suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Installation (1970) at Pomona College and No 51 Etude en Bois?

Installation (1970) at Pomona College features Ambergris, Whiskey, Oak, Tolu Balsam and Peru Balsam. No 51 Etude en Bois features Whiskey, Clove, Pepper, Oak and Coriander.