Fragrance comparison

Oro Zu vs WD/18

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #72,351 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

WD/18

A. N. Other

3.87214 votes

Rank #3,634 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WD/18 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
WD/18
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Oro Zu0/4

WD/184/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: WD/18
Sillage & projection: WD/18
Value for money: WD/18
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: WD/18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

WD/18A. N. Other

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.87/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWD/18

SillageWD/18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value64

Category winnerWD/18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

powdery72%

warm spicy58%

aquatic44%

fruity30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

PearCardamomViolet Leaf

Heart

Orris RootCypressAmyris

Base

SandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractMadagascar Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pear and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men16

Unisex77

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,351

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,634

PerfumerPatricia Bilodeau

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerWD/18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

Reviews →

WD/18 is a modern sandalwood built around a bright pear lift and a soft, powdery iris feel. On skin it often reads smooth, woody, and clean, with a gently spicy cardamom flicker early on. If you like the Santal 33 style but struggle with a pickle edge, WD/18 is frequently described as the same genre with a fresher, fr…

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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, Oro Zu or WD/18?

WD/18 takes 4 of 4 categories. Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; WD/18 is rated 3.87/5 from 214 votes. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose WD/18 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oro Zu or WD/18?

WD/18 lasts longest (WD/18 75/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oro Zu or WD/18?

WD/18 projects furthest (WD/18 66/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oro Zu and WD/18 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pear and Sandalwood.

Is Oro Zu or WD/18 better for summer or winter?

Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oro Zu and WD/18?

Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber. WD/18 has top notes of Pear, Cardamom and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Cypress and Amyris, a base of Sandalwood, White Cedar Extract and Madagascar Vetiver.