Fragrance comparison

Reasons vs Wolf

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 706 ratings analysed

Reasons

Amouage

3.59472 votes

Rank #37,531 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Wolf

Wolf Brothers

3.95234 votes

Rank #5,955 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wolf takes 7 of 7 categories.

Reasons
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Wolf
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Reasons0/7

Wolf7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ReasonsAmouage

WolfWolf Brothers

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerWolfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

472 votes

28%Love

52%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerWolfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWolf

SillageWolf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value47

Category winnerWolfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

amber72%

aromatic58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

conifer69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut

Heart

PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli

Base

Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver

Top

Red PepperDavanaPlumCardamom

Heart

PineBalsam FirVetiverClary SageMyrhhCedarOlibanum

Base

OakmossLeatherTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pine, Davana and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night98

Spring95

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night91

Category winnerWolfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex48

Women18

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,531

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,955

PerfumerJennifer Jambon

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerWolfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …

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Wolf by Wolf Brothers is a woody spicy scent that draws inspiration from a cold night in the wilderness. Launched in 2021, this unisex fragrance features a bold opening of red pepper and cardamom, settling into a heart of pine, balsam fir, and vetiver. It captures the atmosphere of a dark, untouched boreal forest thro…

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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, Reasons or Wolf?

Wolf takes 7 of 7 categories. Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 votes; Wolf is rated 3.95/5 from 234 votes. Choose Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Wolf for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reasons or Wolf?

Wolf lasts longest (Wolf 68/100, Reasons 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reasons or Wolf?

Wolf projects furthest (Wolf 54/100, Reasons 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reasons and Wolf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pine, Davana and Oakmoss.

Is Reasons or Wolf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wolf is the stronger pick. For winter, Wolf is the stronger pick. Reasons suits day or night wear; Wolf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reasons and Wolf?

Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Wolf has top notes of Red Pepper, Davana, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Pine, Balsam Fir, Vetiver and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber.