Legno di Guajaco vs Mon Exclusif
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories.
Legno di GuajacoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Mon ExclusifChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Legno di Guajaco1/7
Mon Exclusif6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mon Exclusif
- Community sentiment
- Mon Exclusif
- Longevity
- Mon Exclusif
- Sillage & projection
- Mon Exclusif
- Value for money
- Legno di Guajaco
- Versatility
- Mon Exclusif
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mon Exclusif
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Legno di GuajacoTesori d'OrienteMon ExclusifGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 219 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
48%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
219 votes
56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
883 votes
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMon Exclusif
SillageMon Exclusif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLegno di GuajacoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
Guaiac WoodBlack PepperCardamomLavenderTarragonSage
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodTobaccoCoumarinCedarMuskIris
Top15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Mon Exclusif, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,976
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#1,600
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLegno di Guajaco by Tesori d'Oriente delivers a warm, woody punch without draining your wallet. It wraps spicy black pepper and aromatic lavender around a heavy guaiac wood core, making it a reliable cold-weather option. Shoppers who want a masculine, rustic profile for casual autumn wear will find this budget bottle …
Reviews →Mon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Legno di Guajaco or Mon Exclusif?
Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories. Legno di Guajaco is rated 3.79/5 from 219 votes; Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes. Choose Legno di Guajaco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Legno di Guajaco or Mon Exclusif?
Mon Exclusif lasts longest (Mon Exclusif 68/100, Legno di Guajaco 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Legno di Guajaco or Mon Exclusif?
Mon Exclusif projects furthest (Mon Exclusif 69/100, Legno di Guajaco 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Legno di Guajaco and Mon Exclusif smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Coumarin.
Is Legno di Guajaco or Mon Exclusif better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. For winter, Legno di Guajaco is the stronger pick. Mon Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Legno di Guajaco and Mon Exclusif?
Legno di Guajaco has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Coumarin. Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin.
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