Fragrance comparison

Jeux de Peau vs The Wooden

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,371 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jeux de Peau

Serge Lutens

3.953,368 votes

Rank #25,846 LactonicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

The Wooden

NEQI

3.333 votes

Rank #59,338 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jeux de Peau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jeux de Peau
Choose it for a lactonic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Wooden
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jeux de Peau3/4

The Wooden1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jeux de Peau
Sillage & projection: Jeux de Peau
Value for money: The Wooden
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jeux de Peau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jeux de PeauSerge Lutens

The WoodenNEQI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 3,368 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

3,368 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityJeux de Peau

SillageJeux de Peau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value75

Category winnerThe WoodenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

balsamic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WheatMilk

Heart

LicoriceCoconutImmortelle

Base

SandalwoodApricotSpicesWoody NotesOsmanthusAmber

Notes

SandalwoodSpicesAmberAmbroxanWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex59

Women38

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,338

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJeux de PeauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau centers on a warm wheat note that mimics hot, buttered toast. It wears beautifully during cold winter mornings when you want a cozy, low-key scent that stays close to your skin. The fragrance avoids typical gourmand sweetness, offering instead a savory, bready aroma that feels like a quiet we…

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NEQI The Wooden is a warm woody hair perfume with sandalwood, amber, spices and ambroxan giving it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. It reads clean, polished and easy to wear rather than loud. On skin and hair, it appears to stay fairly close and moderate in strength. If you like soft woody ambers with a modern desig…

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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, Jeux de Peau or The Wooden?

Jeux de Peau takes 3 of 4 categories. Jeux de Peau is rated 3.95/5 from 3,368 votes; The Wooden is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Jeux de Peau for a lactonic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Wooden for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jeux de Peau or The Wooden?

Jeux de Peau lasts longest (Jeux de Peau 67/100, The Wooden 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jeux de Peau or The Wooden?

Jeux de Peau projects furthest (Jeux de Peau 57/100, The Wooden 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jeux de Peau and The Wooden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Jeux de Peau or The Wooden better for summer or winter?

The Wooden suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jeux de Peau and The Wooden?

Jeux de Peau has top notes of Wheat and Milk, heart notes of Licorice, Coconut and Immortelle, a base of Sandalwood, Apricot, Spices and Woody Notes. The Wooden features Sandalwood, Spices, Amber, Ambroxan and Woody Notes.