Fragrance comparison

Kanon for Men vs Mineral Wood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

Kanon for Men

Kanøn

3.88175 votes

Rank #8,280 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mineral Wood

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.1776 votes

Rank #32,409 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mineral Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kanon for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mineral Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kanon for Men2/7

Mineral Wood4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mineral Wood
Community sentiment: Mineral Wood
Longevity: Mineral Wood
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Kanon for Men
Versatility: Mineral Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kanon for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kanon for MenKanøn

Mineral WoodClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

4.17/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

Category winnerMineral WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

175 votes

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerMineral WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMineral Wood

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value57

Category winnerKanon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon

Base

MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver

Top30 to 60 minutes

OlibanumSweet OrangeTangerineBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CypressCedarIso E SuperSandalwoodSmoke

Base5 to 8 hours

Haitian VetiverMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Olibanum, Oakmoss and Musk. Durations are only published for Mineral Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night38

Spring98

Summer55

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night76

Category winnerMineral WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#32,409

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKanon for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.

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Mineral Wood by Claudio Zucca Parfums combines bright orchard citrus with dry resin and cool forest timber. The scent begins with sweet orange, tangy bergamot, and olibanum, producing a crisp lift that feels fresh rather than sugary. Soon after, the profile turns drier and darker as cypress, cedar, and smoke enter the…

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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, Kanon for Men or Mineral Wood?

Mineral Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; Mineral Wood is rated 4.17/5 from 76 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mineral Wood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or Mineral Wood?

Mineral Wood lasts longest (Mineral Wood 76/100, Kanon for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanon for Men or Mineral Wood?

Projection is very close: Kanon for Men 54/100, Mineral Wood 54/100 for sillage.

Do Kanon for Men and Mineral Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Olibanum, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Kanon for Men or Mineral Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mineral Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Kanon for Men is the stronger pick. Kanon for Men suits daytime wear; Mineral Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanon for Men and Mineral Wood?

Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Mineral Wood has top notes of Olibanum, Sweet Orange, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Cedar, Iso E Super and Sandalwood, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.