Fragrance comparison

Kalon vs Bogner Wood Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Kalon

Oakcha

4.0249 votes

Rank #33,399 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bogner Wood Man

Bogner

4.3611 votes

Rank #46,490 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner Wood Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kalon
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bogner Wood Man
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kalon1/4

Bogner Wood Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Bogner Wood Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bogner Wood Man
Sillage & projection: Bogner Wood Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kalon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalonOakcha

Bogner Wood ManBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

Category winnerBogner Wood ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

55%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBogner Wood Man

SillageBogner Wood Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

vanilla65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

woody100%

powdery83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

aromatic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VanillaMusk

Heart

CorianderNutmegJuniper Berries

Base

Woody NotesAmber

Top

NutmegCorianderBergamot

Heart

Woodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodEbony WoodGuaiac Wood

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Musk, Coriander 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

Spring72

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex36

Women57

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,490

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKalonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Kalon delivers a cozy, golden cloud of sweet vanilla, clean musk, and aromatic spices. Right away, you get a bright spark of crushed juniper berries and herbal coriander that cuts through the rich, creamy vanilla base. As it warms on your skin, soft nutmeg and smooth amber join the mix, creating a smell like wa…

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Bogner Wood Man is a dry woody aromatic built around cedar, sandalwood, guaiac wood and ebony wood, with a spiced opening of nutmeg, coriander and bergamot. It settles into a soft musky amber base with a touch of vanilla, giving the woods a smoother, slightly powdery finish. This reads classic, masculine and quietly p…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kalon or Bogner Wood Man?

Bogner Wood Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Kalon is rated 4.02/5 from 49 votes; Bogner Wood Man is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Kalon for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Bogner Wood Man for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalon or Bogner Wood Man?

Bogner Wood Man lasts longest (Bogner Wood Man 76/100, Kalon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalon or Bogner Wood Man?

Bogner Wood Man projects furthest (Bogner Wood Man 60/100, Kalon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalon and Bogner Wood Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Musk, Coriander and Nutmeg.

Is Kalon or Bogner Wood Man better for summer or winter?

Kalon suits day or night wear; Bogner Wood Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalon and Bogner Wood Man?

Kalon has top notes of Vanilla and Musk, heart notes of Coriander, Nutmeg and Juniper Berries, a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Bogner Wood Man has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood and Ebony Wood, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.