Fragrance comparison

Knize Sec vs Sedona

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Knize Sec

Knize

3.74162 votes

Rank #11,423 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sedona

Grisiau

3.7114 votes

Rank #44,313 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Sec takes 4 of 5 categories.

Knize Sec
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sedona
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Knize Sec4/5

Sedona1/5

Ratings & consensus: Knize Sec
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Knize Sec
Sillage & projection: Knize Sec
Value for money: Sedona
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Sec

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize SecKnize

SedonaGrisiau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerKnize SecRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKnize Sec

SillageKnize Sec

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSedonaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

lavender61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart

LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain

Base

IncenseLeatherAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Blackberryprickly pearCreosote Bush

Heart1 to 2 hours

SagePine TreeCopal

Base3 to 4 hours

Sweet GrassLeatherIncenseAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSage, Incense, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Sedona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,423

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#44,313

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKnize SecHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …

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Sedona by Grisiau presents an aromatic, desert-inspired profile built around native botanical and resin notes. Created by perfumer Roger Howell and released in 2022, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of blackberry, desert prickly pear, and resinous creosote bush. As it settles, aromatic white sage and pinyon pine…

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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, Knize Sec or Sedona?

Knize Sec takes 4 of 5 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Sedona is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sedona for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or Sedona?

Knize Sec lasts longest (Knize Sec 71/100, Sedona 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Sec or Sedona?

Knize Sec projects furthest (Knize Sec 61/100, Sedona 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Sec and Sedona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Sage, Incense, Leather and Amber.

Is Knize Sec or Sedona better for summer or winter?

Knize Sec suits daytime wear; Sedona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Sec and Sedona?

Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. Sedona has top notes of Blackberry, prickly pear and Creosote Bush, heart notes of Sage, Pine Tree and Copal, a base of Sweet Grass, Leather, Incense and Amber.