Fragrance comparison

Snuff vs December

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

7 wins

Snuff

Schiaparelli

4.4425 votes

Rank #16,839 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

December

DSH Perfumes · 2010

4.1631 votes

Rank #22,653 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Snuff takes 7 of 7 categories.

Snuff
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
December
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Snuff7/7

December0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SnuffSchiaparelli

DecemberDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerSnuffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

39%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSnuffMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySnuff

SillageSnuff

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSnuffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

balsamic65%

conifer56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CarnationPineVetyverJasmineSandalwoodPatchouliGeraniumOrris Root

Base

oak mossAmberLeatherOlibanumMyrhhVanille

Top15-30 mins

SpicesCloveGingerOrangeGalbanum

Heart2-3 hrs

PineFirResinRose

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseTonka BeanVirginia CedarTolu BalsamMyrhhoak mossVanilleOlibanum

InformationalShared notesPine, oak moss, Olibanum and Myrhh. Durations are only published for December, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day88

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall70

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerSnuffMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#22,653

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2010

Reviews6

Category winnerSnuffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Snuff by Schiaparelli is a vintage woody aromatic fragrance that defined a distinct masculine era. Launched in 1939, this classic blend opens with sharp bergamot and lavender before settling into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is a deeply nostalgic scent that evokes the traditional, earth-forward …

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December by DSH Perfumes delivers an immediate rush of crushed clove, freshly grated ginger, and sweet orange peel that smells like holiday baking. Crisp balsam fir needles and sticky pine sap quickly rise behind the kitchen spices, creating the sensation of walking into a wood cabin with an evergreen tree in the corn…

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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, Snuff or December?

Snuff takes 7 of 7 categories. Snuff is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes; December is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Snuff for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose December for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Snuff or December?

Snuff lasts longest (Snuff 78/100, December 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Snuff or December?

Snuff projects furthest (Snuff 68/100, December 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Snuff and December smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pine, oak moss, Olibanum and Myrhh.

Is Snuff or December better for summer or winter?

For summer, Snuff is the stronger pick. For winter, December is the stronger pick. Snuff suits evening wear; December suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Snuff and December?

Snuff has top notes of Lavender, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Pine, Vetyver and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Amber, Leather and Olibanum. December has top notes of Spices, Clove, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Pine, Fir, Resin and Rose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar and Tolu Balsam.