Fragrance comparison

Le Trône Dore vs Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Le Trône Dore

Valois

4.003 votes

Rank #57,152 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Wood

Mahogany

3.8015 votes

Rank #49,315 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le Trône Dore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Trône Dore2/4

Wood2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Trône Dore
Sillage & projection: Le Trône Dore
Value for money: Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Trône DoreValois

WoodMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 46%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLe Trône Dore

SillageLe Trône Dore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerWoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

oud42%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomLimeApple pulp

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesCedarIononesOrange BlossomCistus Incanus

Base6-8 hrs

AgarwoodMuskTonka BeanAmberCambodian Oud

Top

MintLimeArtemisiaBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderCinnamonCuminOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime, Cedar and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Le Trône Dore, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 15%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Trône Dore by Valois opens with an energetic splash of zesty lime and crisp apple pulp, immediately balanced by the cozy warmth of crushed green cardamom. As the bright fruitiness settles, smooth cedar wood and honeyed orange blossom create a rich, clean heart that feels polished without being stuffy. The dry-down …

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Wood by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances sharp citrus with a soft, sweet base. It opens with a bright splash of lime and mint, eventually settling into a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood. This makes for a versatile choice that works well for office days or relaxed casual outings d…

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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, Le Trône Dore or Wood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Trône Dore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Le Trône Dore for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wood for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Trône Dore or Wood?

Le Trône Dore lasts longest (Le Trône Dore 60/100, Wood 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Trône Dore or Wood?

Le Trône Dore projects furthest (Le Trône Dore 63/100, Wood 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Trône Dore and Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime, Cedar and Orange Blossom.

Is Le Trône Dore or Wood better for summer or winter?

Le Trône Dore suits daytime wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Trône Dore and Wood?

Le Trône Dore has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Apple pulp, heart notes of Woody Notes, Cedar, Ionones and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Cumin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.