Fragrance comparison

Ramble vs Hinoki Fantome

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 369 ratings analysed

Ramble

Fulton & Roark · 2023

3.8053 votes

Rank #54,658 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Hinoki Fantome

Boy Smells

3.44316 votes

Rank #11,139 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hinoki Fantome takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ramble
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hinoki Fantome
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Ramble1/5

Hinoki Fantome4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RambleFulton & Roark

Hinoki FantomeBoy Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.44/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRambleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

26%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

8%Hate

316 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityHinoki Fantome

SillageHinoki Fantome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value57

Category winnerHinoki FantomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

tobacco48%

earthy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bamboo LeafPomeloBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirLavenderelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouli

Notes

HinokiTobacco LeafOakmossAtlas CedarCypressOlibanumOrrisLeatherBalsam FirPatchouliBlack PepperCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ramble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,658

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerHinoki FantomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulton & Roark Ramble captures the crisp chill of a morning walk along damp woodland paths. A sharp mist of bitter pomelo zest and bamboo leaf greets you right away. Black pepper adds immediate bite. Within minutes, the initial solvent lift fades into crushed balsam fir needles and calm French lavender. The scent feel…

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Hinoki Fantome opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and resinous balsam fir before settling into dry Japanese hinoki wood and charred tobacco leaf. As the initial herbal bitterness softens, a cool layer of orris and oakmoss anchors the base with a subtle powdery texture. It wears best during crisp autumn evenings …

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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, Ramble or Hinoki Fantome?

Hinoki Fantome takes 4 of 5 categories. Ramble is rated 3.80/5 from 53 votes; Hinoki Fantome is rated 3.44/5 from 316 votes. Choose Ramble for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hinoki Fantome for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ramble or Hinoki Fantome?

Hinoki Fantome lasts longest (Hinoki Fantome 66/100, Ramble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramble or Hinoki Fantome?

Hinoki Fantome projects furthest (Hinoki Fantome 52/100, Ramble 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramble and Hinoki Fantome smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Ramble or Hinoki Fantome better for summer or winter?

Ramble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramble and Hinoki Fantome?

Ramble has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Lavender and elemi, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. Hinoki Fantome features Hinoki, Tobacco Leaf, Oakmoss, Atlas Cedar and Cypress.