Fragrance comparison

Oak for Men vs Sabotage

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #9,451 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sabotage

Ayala Moriel

4.605 votes

Rank #34,904 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sabotage
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oak for Men1/2

Sabotage1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Sabotage
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oak for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

SabotageAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSabotage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

Notes

Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerLemon TreePepperWater NotesTobaccoTonka BeanVetyver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,451

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOak for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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Sabotage opens sharper than its polished note list suggests, with a bitter citrus flash that quickly settles into lemony, soapy freshness. As it dries, tonka, soft tobacco and vetiver give it a grounded, clean masculine shape. It suits someone who likes citrus with texture rather than a bright cologne effect. The ove…

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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, Oak for Men or Sabotage?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes; Sabotage is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sabotage for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Oak for Men or Sabotage?

Sabotage projects furthest (Sabotage 83/100, Oak for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oak for Men and Sabotage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Pepper.

Is Oak for Men or Sabotage better for summer or winter?

Oak for Men suits daytime wear; Sabotage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oak for Men and Sabotage?

Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Sabotage features Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Lemon Tree and Pepper.