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Mon Exclusif vs Legno di Guajaco

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

Updated 1,102 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Mon Exclusif

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Legno di Guajaco

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Mon Exclusif6/7
Legno di Guajaco1/7
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
Mon ExclusifGuerlain
Legno di GuajacoTesori d'Oriente
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
3.79/ 5 · 219 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

883 votes

25%Love
48%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerMon ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityMon Exclusif

SillageMon Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value92
Category winnerLegno di GuajacoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
Top
NeroliBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
Guaiac WoodBlack PepperCardamomLavenderTarragonSage
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodTobaccoCoumarinCedarMuskIris
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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 season
Spring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Spring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex6
Women90
Men57
Unisex41
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,600

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#11,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Legno 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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mon Exclusif or Legno di Guajaco?

Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories. Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes; Legno di Guajaco is rated 3.79/5 from 219 votes. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Legno di Guajaco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mon Exclusif or Legno di Guajaco?

Mon Exclusif lasts longest (Mon Exclusif 68/100, Legno di Guajaco 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Exclusif or Legno di Guajaco?

Mon Exclusif projects furthest (Mon Exclusif 69/100, Legno di Guajaco 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Exclusif and Legno di Guajaco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Coumarin.

Is Mon Exclusif or Legno di Guajaco 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 Mon Exclusif and Legno di Guajaco?

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. 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.

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