Fragrance comparison

Kanon for Men vs Terra d’Ombra

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Kanon for Men

Kanøn

3.88175 votes

Rank #8,165 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Terra d’Ombra

Amaranthvs

4.558 votes

Rank #31,533 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra d’Ombra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kanon for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Terra d’Ombra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kanon for Men1/4

Terra d’Ombra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Terra d’Ombra
Sillage & projection: Terra d’Ombra
Value for money: Terra d’Ombra
Versatility: Not scored
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

Terra d’OmbraAmaranthvs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

4.55/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTerra d’Ombra

SillageTerra d’Ombra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTerra d’OmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and mossy

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

Notes

White GrapefruitHaitian VetiverAllspiceNeroliClary SageSandalwoodIso E SuperOakmossMetallic notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#31,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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.

Reviews →

Terra d’Ombra by Amaranthvs is a fragrance for women and men. Terra d’Ombra was launched in 2020.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kanon for Men or Terra d’Ombra?

Terra d’Ombra takes 3 of 4 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; Terra d’Ombra is rated 4.55/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Terra d’Ombra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or Terra d’Ombra?

Terra d’Ombra lasts longest (Terra d’Ombra 80/100, Kanon for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanon for Men or Terra d’Ombra?

Terra d’Ombra projects furthest (Terra d’Ombra 75/100, Kanon for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kanon for Men and Terra d’Ombra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Kanon for Men or Terra d’Ombra better for summer or winter?

Kanon for Men suits daytime wear; Terra d’Ombra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanon for Men and Terra d’Ombra?

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. Terra d’Ombra features White Grapefruit, Haitian Vetiver, Allspice, Neroli and Clary Sage.