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Runaway vs Wonderland Woods

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

Updated 48 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Runaway takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Runaway

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Wonderland Woods

    Choose it for a fresh and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Runaway4/5
Wonderland Woods1/5
Ratings & consensus
Runaway
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Runaway
Sillage & projection
Runaway
Value for money
Wonderland Woods
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Runaway

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RunawayKaren Walker
Wonderland WoodsVictoria's Secret
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%
4.06/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%
Category winnerRunawayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

30 votes

33%Love
44%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity37
〰 Sillage35
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityRunaway

SillageRunaway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value77
Category winnerWonderland WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
cinnamon77%
conifer69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh100%
rose88%
woody77%
aromatic65%
ozonic53%
conifer42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and conifer

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CinnamonCardamomPepperLemon
Heart
RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
Pine needlesVetiverGuaiac WoodVanillaelemi
Notes
SnowRosePine needles

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring19
Summer6
Fall81
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring42
Summer25
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex44
Women56
Men8
Unisex42
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,945

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#49,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRunawayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker Runaway smells like a fresh pine forest floor littered with dry spices. Véronique Nyberg balances sharp cardamom and black pepper against damp pine needles, dark guaiac wood, and a sweet touch of vanilla. It is a dry, woody fragrance with a surprisingly airy quality, making it ideal for crisp autumn days …

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Wonderland Woods by Victoria's Secret delivers a crisp, forest-chilled sweetness that feels distinct from the brand's typical sugary scents. It opens with a sharp burst of fresh pine needles and chilly snow accords, creating a brisk winter atmosphere. As it settles on skin, a soft rose heart emerges to soften the ever…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Runaway or Wonderland Woods?

Runaway takes 4 of 5 categories. Runaway is rated 4.30/5 from 30 votes; Wonderland Woods is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Runaway for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wonderland Woods for a fresh and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Runaway or Wonderland Woods?

Runaway lasts longest (Runaway 53/100, Wonderland Woods 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Runaway or Wonderland Woods?

Runaway projects furthest (Runaway 58/100, Wonderland Woods 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Runaway and Wonderland Woods smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and conifer accords. Common notes include Rose and Pine needles.

Is Runaway or Wonderland Woods better for summer or winter?

Runaway suits evening wear; Wonderland Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Runaway and Wonderland Woods?

Runaway has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Pine needles, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla. Wonderland Woods features Snow, Rose and Pine needles.

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