It Factor vs Rook by Rook
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
It Factor takes 4 of 7 categories.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rook by RookChoose it for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
It Factor4/7
Rook by Rook3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- It Factor
- Community sentiment
- It Factor
- Longevity
- It Factor
- Sillage & projection
- Rook by Rook
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Rook by Rook
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rook by Rook
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierRook by RookRook PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
3.49/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
Category winnerIt FactorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
23%Love
40%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
11%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerIt FactorMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIt Factor
SillageRook by Rook
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
smoky100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
oud69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Top
SmokeCardamomIncenseGingerYlang-Ylang
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGuaiac WoodViolet
Base
CastoreumVetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CivetAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Incense and Violet. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter73
Day64
Night100
Category winnerRook by RookMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,002
PerfumerNadeem Crowe
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerRook by RookHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Rook by Rook opens with heavy bonfire smoke, crushed green cardamom, and burnt incense that hits the nostrils immediately. Perfumer Nadeem Crowe builds a dense, atmospheric blend where birch tar smoke collides with warm ginger and oily ylang-ylang in the opening minutes. As the initial smoke clears, rich guaiac wood,…
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, It Factor or Rook by Rook?
It Factor takes 4 of 7 categories. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Rook by Rook is rated 3.49/5 from 47 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rook by Rook for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Rook by Rook?
They last about the same: It Factor 64/100, Rook by Rook 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Rook by Rook?
Rook by Rook projects furthest (Rook by Rook 59/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It Factor and Rook by Rook smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Incense and Violet.
Is It Factor or Rook by Rook better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rook by Rook is the stronger pick. For winter, It Factor is the stronger pick. It Factor suits daytime wear; Rook by Rook suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Rook by Rook?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Rook by Rook has top notes of Smoke, Cardamom, Incense and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Violet, a base of Castoreum, Vetiver, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Civet.
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