Song For a Wanderer vs Van Cleef
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Van Cleef takes 5 of 7 categories.
Song For a WandererChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Song For a Wanderer2/7
Van Cleef5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Van Cleef
- Community sentiment
- Van Cleef
- Longevity
- Van Cleef
- Sillage & projection
- Van Cleef
- Value for money
- Song For a Wanderer
- Versatility
- Song For a Wanderer
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Song For a WandererAzmanVan CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerVan CleefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
7%Hate
67 votes
43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
Category winnerVan CleefMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVan Cleef
SillageVan Cleef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSong For a WandererBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
mossy69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonRaspberryPassionfruitBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
GeosminSmokeJasmineClovesMarigoldLavender
Base
MossLaotian OudCedarPatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer80
Fall100
Winter96
Day95
Night100
Spring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerSong For a WandererMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,104
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSong For a Wanderer by Azman opens with a zesty blast of lemon and bergamot, quickly softening into a complex, earthy heart. It sits on a foundation of damp moss, Laotian oud, and amber. This unisex fragrance defies typical seasonal rules, acting as a daring, grounding choice for those who prefer woody, soil-leaning p…
Reviews →Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
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, Song For a Wanderer or Van Cleef?
Van Cleef takes 5 of 7 categories. Song For a Wanderer is rated 3.80/5 from 123 votes; Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Song For a Wanderer for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Song For a Wanderer or Van Cleef?
They last about the same: Van Cleef 79/100, Song For a Wanderer 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Song For a Wanderer or Van Cleef?
Van Cleef projects furthest (Van Cleef 72/100, Song For a Wanderer 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Song For a Wanderer and Van Cleef smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.
Is Song For a Wanderer or Van Cleef better for summer or winter?
For summer, Song For a Wanderer is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Song For a Wanderer suits day or night wear; Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Song For a Wanderer and Van Cleef?
Song For a Wanderer has top notes of Lemon, Raspberry, Passionfruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Geosmin, Smoke, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Moss, Laotian Oud, Cedar and Patchouli. Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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