Fragrance comparison

SueWong vs Photograph for Women

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

SueWong

Sue Wong

3.78144 votes

Rank #12,621 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Photograph for Women

John Russo

4.502 votes

Rank #42,593 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SueWong takes 3 of 3 categories.

SueWong
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Photograph for Women
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

SueWong3/3

Photograph for Women0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SueWongSue Wong

Photograph for WomenJohn Russo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

54%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySueWong

SillageSueWong

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

lavender88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

ozonic53%

aquatic42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotFreesiaGrapefruitOrangeWatery Notes

Heart

PeachJasmine SambacJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

MelonGrapefruitLemonFreesiaPeach

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseGardenia

Base4-5 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Grapefruit, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Photograph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer24

Fall91

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex14

Women79

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,621

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#42,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSueWongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SueWong by Sue Wong presents a woody, citrus-forward profile anchored by patchouli and vanilla. Launched in 2013, this fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bergamot. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine sambac and peach emerges, creating a soft, powdery finish on the skin. It suits those seeking a…

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Photograph for Women by John Russo offers an invigorating burst of citrus and aromatic florals built for crisp, effortless daytime wear. The opening awakens the senses with tart lemon peel, zesty grapefruit, and herbal French lavender that immediately cut through morning sluggishness. As the initial sharpness settles,…

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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, SueWong or Photograph for Women?

SueWong takes 3 of 3 categories. SueWong is rated 3.78/5 from 144 votes; Photograph for Women is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose SueWong for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Photograph for Women for a citrus and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, SueWong or Photograph for Women?

SueWong lasts longest (SueWong 71/100, Photograph for Women 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SueWong or Photograph for Women?

SueWong projects furthest (SueWong 63/100, Photograph for Women 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SueWong and Photograph for Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Grapefruit, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is SueWong or Photograph for Women better for summer or winter?

SueWong suits evening wear; Photograph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SueWong and Photograph for Women?

SueWong has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Freesia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. Photograph for Women has top notes of Melon, Grapefruit, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Musk and Amber.