Fragrance comparison

Terra vs Wow

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

5 wins

Terra

Rayhaan

4.38461 votes

Rank #278 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Wow

Profumi Di Polignano

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,436 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 5 of 5 categories.

Terra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Wow
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Terra5/5

Wow0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TerraRayhaan

WowProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

Category winnerTerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

461 votes

32%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

cinnamon69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon

Heart

PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonCorianderCardamomCumin

Heart2 to 3 hours

Ylang-YlangPlumGeraniumRose

Base4 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Cumin and Geranium. Durations are only published for Wow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men0

Unisex62

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Overall rank#60,436

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

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Wow opens with a brisk, dry spice blend of cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, and pungent cumin. That sharp opening quickly gives way to a lush, dark core of sweet plum, ylang-ylang, rose, and geranium. As the floral fruitiness settles, a dense base of vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, and soft musk takes over the trail. It s…

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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, Terra or Wow?

Terra takes 5 of 5 categories. Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes; Wow is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Wow for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Terra or Wow?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Wow 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra or Wow?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Wow 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra and Wow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin and Geranium.

Is Terra or Wow better for summer or winter?

Wow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terra and Wow?

Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber. Wow has top notes of Cinnamon, Coriander, Cardamom and Cumin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Plum, Geranium and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Benzoin.