Fragrance comparison

Prayer vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

5 wins

Prayer

TRNP

4.0012 votes

Rank #36,688 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prayer takes 5 of 5 categories.

Prayer
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Prayer5/5

Sequoia in Rye0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrayerTRNP

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerPrayerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPrayer

SillagePrayer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPrayerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmyrisAustralian SandalwoodCypress

Heart

SandalwoodAtlas CedarPalisander RosewoodTolu BalsamOlibanumOpoponax

Base

CopalPine

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmyris, Olibanum and Pine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPrayerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prayer by TRNP opens with an immediate surge of fresh cypress, dry amyris, and aromatic pine needles, delivering an unvarnished botanical bite. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart unfolds into a dense architecture of Australian sandalwood, Atlas cedar, and palisander rosewood. Resinous undertones of olibanum, …

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Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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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, Prayer or Sequoia in Rye?

Prayer takes 5 of 5 categories. Prayer is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Prayer for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prayer or Sequoia in Rye?

Prayer lasts longest (Prayer 73/100, Sequoia in Rye 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prayer or Sequoia in Rye?

Prayer projects furthest (Prayer 65/100, Sequoia in Rye 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prayer and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Amyris, Olibanum and Pine.

Is Prayer or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Prayer suits daytime wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prayer and Sequoia in Rye?

Prayer has top notes of Amyris, Australian Sandalwood and Cypress, heart notes of Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar, Palisander Rosewood and Tolu Balsam, a base of Copal and Pine. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.