Fragrance comparison

Sakountala vs WE ± Tweed

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Sakountala

Nayassia

3.7512 votes

Rank #41,816 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

WE ± Tweed

UERMI · 2014

4.2472 votes

Rank #16,715 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WE ± Tweed takes 5 of 5 categories.

Sakountala
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
WE ± Tweed
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sakountala0/5

WE ± Tweed5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SakountalaNayassia

WE ± TweedUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.24/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerWE ± TweedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

44%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityWE ± Tweed

SillageWE ± Tweed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value46

Category winnerWE ± TweedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

amber100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

vanilla30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

OrrisIncenseViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherAmbroxanVetiverBenzoinStyrax

Notes

BenzoinBlack PepperAmbroxanMuskViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Ambroxan and Benzoin. Durations are only published for WE ± Tweed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Spring29

Summer10

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,715

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews5

Category winnerWE ± TweedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sakountala by Nayassia opens with a sharp flash of juniper, lemon, and mandarin orange over a dry herbal frame. As the top notes settle, powdery orris and smoky incense combine with violet leaf to soften the initial punch. The base turns grounded and warm as smooth leather, benzoin, and styrax take over on skin. It fi…

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UERMI WE ± Tweed hits the skin with an immediate, dry crack of black pepper. It is sharp and peppery. Crisp violet leaf instantly follows, lending a brisk garden freshness before the scent pivots into rich warmth. Within fifteen minutes, warm benzoin resin takes over, spreading a toasted vanilla sweetness that smells …

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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, Sakountala or WE ± Tweed?

WE ± Tweed takes 5 of 5 categories. Sakountala is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; WE ± Tweed is rated 4.24/5 from 72 votes. Choose Sakountala for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose WE ± Tweed for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sakountala or WE ± Tweed?

WE ± Tweed lasts longest (WE ± Tweed 74/100, Sakountala 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sakountala or WE ± Tweed?

WE ± Tweed projects furthest (WE ± Tweed 60/100, Sakountala 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sakountala and WE ± Tweed smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Ambroxan and Benzoin.

Is Sakountala or WE ± Tweed better for summer or winter?

Sakountala suits daytime wear; WE ± Tweed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sakountala and WE ± Tweed?

Sakountala has top notes of Juniper, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Incense and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Benzoin. WE ± Tweed features Benzoin, Black Pepper, Ambroxan, Musk and Violet Leaf.