Fragrance comparison

Sequoia in Rye vs Sanctum

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sanctum

TRNP

3.7827 votes

Rank #36,101 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sanctum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sanctum
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sequoia in Rye1/5

Sanctum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sanctum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sequoia in Rye
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Sanctum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sanctum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

SanctumTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%

Category winnerSanctumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

41%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSanctumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamotPetitgrainRosemaryLavender

Heart

ChamomileNeroliRose GeraniumClary SageMintOrange BlossomRose de MaiMelissa Flower

Base

OlibanumAmyriselemiBenzoinOpoponaxCypressTolu BalsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Amyris and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSanctumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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TRNP Sanctum opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and rosemary that feels fresh and herbal. As the top notes fade, soothing chamomile, lavender, and clary sage merge with a deep base of olibanum frankincense, fir, and sandalwood. Built entirely from botanical oils, it creates an unrefined, aromatic atm…

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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, Sequoia in Rye or Sanctum?

Sanctum takes 3 of 5 categories. Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes; Sanctum is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sanctum for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sequoia in Rye or Sanctum?

Sequoia in Rye lasts longest (Sequoia in Rye 70/100, Sanctum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sequoia in Rye or Sanctum?

Projection is very close: Sequoia in Rye 58/100, Sanctum 58/100 for sillage.

Do Sequoia in Rye and Sanctum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Amyris and elemi.

Is Sequoia in Rye or Sanctum better for summer or winter?

Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear; Sanctum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sequoia in Rye and Sanctum?

Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia. Sanctum has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Chamomile, Neroli, Rose Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Olibanum, Amyris, elemi and Benzoin.