Intimate Spell vs Woody Chestnut
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Woody Chestnut takes 3 of 5 categories.
Intimate SpellChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Woody ChestnutChoose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Intimate Spell2/5
Woody Chestnut3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Woody Chestnut
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Intimate Spell
- Sillage & projection
- Intimate Spell
- Value for money
- Woody Chestnut
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Woody Chestnut
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Intimate SpellGrandeWoody ChestnutDossierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%
4.50/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 66%Had 6%Want 28%
Category winnerWoody ChestnutRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
12%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
29%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
61%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIntimate Spell
SillageIntimate Spell
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWoody ChestnutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
earthy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
woody100%
balsamic92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrange BlossomRosemary
Heart
ClovesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGeraniumCedarwood
Base
Dark PatchouliVetiverWhite MuskLabdanumBenzoinGuaiac WoodAmyris
Top15-30 mins
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPeru BalsamCedarwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cloves, Cedarwood and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Woody Chestnut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer100
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night100
Spring25
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day61
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,319
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#27,778
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWoody ChestnutHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGrande Intimate Spell opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and camphoraceous rosemary before settling into a dense heart of cypriol oil, cloves, and geranium. As hours pass on skin, dark patchouli, cedarwood, and guaiac wood create a grounded, resinous warmth balanced by clean white musk and benzoin. Created by perfum…
Reviews →Woody Chestnut by Dossier brings the comforting aroma of a crackling hearth into everyday life. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of pink pepper and spicy cloves, instantly warming the senses. As it settles, a rich heart of roasted chestnut and smoky guaiac wood takes over, balanced by smooth cedarwood and creamy…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Intimate Spell or Woody Chestnut?
Woody Chestnut takes 3 of 5 categories. Intimate Spell is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Woody Chestnut is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes. Choose Intimate Spell for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Woody Chestnut for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Intimate Spell or Woody Chestnut?
Intimate Spell lasts longest (Intimate Spell 79/100, Woody Chestnut 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Intimate Spell or Woody Chestnut?
Intimate Spell projects furthest (Intimate Spell 71/100, Woody Chestnut 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Intimate Spell and Woody Chestnut smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cloves, Cedarwood and Guaiac Wood.
Is Intimate Spell or Woody Chestnut better for summer or winter?
Intimate Spell suits day or night wear; Woody Chestnut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Intimate Spell and Woody Chestnut?
Intimate Spell has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rosemary, heart notes of Cloves, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Geranium and Cedarwood, a base of Dark Patchouli, Vetiver, White Musk and Labdanum. Woody Chestnut has top notes of Cloves, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Chestnut and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam and Cedarwood.
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