Rustic Oak vs The Penthouse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Rustic OakChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The PenthouseChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rustic Oak2/4
The Penthouse2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Penthouse
- Sillage & projection
- Rustic Oak
- Value for money
- Rustic Oak
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Penthouse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rustic OakHidden AlchemyThe PenthouseHenry JacquesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Penthouse
SillageRustic Oak
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRustic OakBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
tobacco84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy61%
herbal53%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
TobaccoCedarwoodPatchouliBergamotGeraniumVanillaVetiverPepperNutmegSage
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Bitter OrangeNutmegCinnamon LeafPink PepperCypressCocoaBergamot
Heart
ClovesCedarwoodPatchouliPepperGeraniumJasmine
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaOudCumin
InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,254
PerfumerAudrey Rolleston
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerThe PenthouseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRustic Oak by Hidden Alchemy opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation of crisp morning air. As the initial spice settles, the fragrance reveals a rich core of dry cedarwood, sweet tobacco leaves, and herbal sage. A warm base of creamy vanilla, earthy patchouli, and c…
Reviews →The Penthouse by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, pink pepper, and sharp nutmeg before settling into a deep, woody interior. As the top notes fade, a dense spine of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm cloves takes control, giving the fragrance a rich, structural weight on skin. The dry-down brings o…
Reviews →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, Rustic Oak or The Penthouse?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rustic Oak is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Penthouse is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rustic Oak for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Penthouse for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Rustic Oak or The Penthouse?
The Penthouse lasts longest (The Penthouse 80/100, Rustic Oak 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rustic Oak or The Penthouse?
Rustic Oak projects furthest (Rustic Oak 75/100, The Penthouse 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rustic Oak and The Penthouse smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Geranium.
Is Rustic Oak or The Penthouse better for summer or winter?
Rustic Oak suits day or night wear; The Penthouse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rustic Oak and The Penthouse?
Rustic Oak features Tobacco, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Geranium. The Penthouse has top notes of Bitter Orange, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cloves, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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