Fragrance comparison

Preludio vs Wood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

3 wins

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Wood

Bejar

4.205 votes

Rank #48,164 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Preludio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Preludio3/4

Wood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PreludioGritti

WoodBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityWood

SillagePreludio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPreludioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

tobacco61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

Top

OrangeCinnamonClovesGingerOrange BlossomRose

Heart

TobaccoCorianderEbonyPatchouliPine Tree

Base

SandalwoodHoneyVanillaBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Musk. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#48,164

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPreludioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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Wood by Bejar offers a distinct take on the woody genre, pairing bright Mediterranean citrus with dry spices. It begins with a sharp orange and ginger fizz before settling into a warm, smoky cedar and pine heart. Designed for men seeking a quiet, dry woody signature, it wears best during crisp autumn afternoons when t…

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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, Preludio or Wood?

Preludio takes 3 of 4 categories. Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes; Wood is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Preludio or Wood?

Wood lasts longest (Wood 72/100, Preludio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preludio or Wood?

Preludio projects furthest (Preludio 62/100, Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preludio and Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Musk.

Is Preludio or Wood better for summer or winter?

Preludio suits daytime wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preludio and Wood?

Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber. Wood has top notes of Orange, Cinnamon, Cloves and Ginger, heart notes of Tobacco, Coriander, Ebony and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Honey, Vanilla and Benzoin.