Fragrance comparison

Nomad vs Wood De Amber

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Nomad

Phytoderm

3.8324 votes

Rank #48,080 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wood De Amber

Sunnamusk

3.9522 votes

Rank #17,022 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wood De Amber takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nomad
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Wood De Amber
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nomad1/5

Wood De Amber4/5

Ratings & consensus: Wood De Amber
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wood De Amber
Sillage & projection: Wood De Amber
Value for money: Nomad
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wood De Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadPhytoderm

Wood De AmberSunnamusk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 44%Want 8%

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 52%Had 11%Want 37%

Category winnerWood De AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityWood De Amber

SillageWood De Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

iris61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top

AppleWhite PepperLavenderCardamom

Heart

OrrisCedar

Base

AmberPatchouliWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Spring62

Summer23

Fall69

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerWood De AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomad by Phytoderm is an aromatic woody fragrance for men launched in 2012. It leans on a classic structure of clean lavender and sturdy cedar wood. This scent provides a straightforward profile suitable for daily wear, particularly during warmer spring and summer months when a crisp, herbal finish feels most appropri…

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Wood De Amber by Sunnamusk is a woody and amber-heavy fragrance designed for men who appreciate a classic profile. Opening with sharp apple and white pepper, it quickly settles into a heart of cedar and orris before revealing a base of patchouli and resins. It works best for cooler evenings, offering a dry and sophist…

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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, Nomad or Wood De Amber?

Wood De Amber takes 4 of 5 categories. Nomad is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Wood De Amber is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes. Choose Nomad for a lavender and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Wood De Amber for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nomad or Wood De Amber?

Wood De Amber lasts longest (Wood De Amber 56/100, Nomad 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nomad or Wood De Amber?

Wood De Amber projects furthest (Wood De Amber 46/100, Nomad 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nomad and Wood De Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar and Woodsy Notes.

Is Nomad or Wood De Amber better for summer or winter?

Nomad suits daytime wear; Wood De Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nomad and Wood De Amber?

Nomad has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Woodsy Notes. Wood De Amber has top notes of Apple, White Pepper, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris and Cedar, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.