Fragrance comparison

Terra d’Ombra vs Phoenix Fougere

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Terra d’Ombra

Amaranthvs

4.558 votes

Rank #31,533 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Phoenix Fougere

The Rising Phoenix Perfumery

4.3312 votes

Rank #44,086 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra d’Ombra takes 3 of 3 categories.

Terra d’Ombra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Phoenix Fougere
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Terra d’Ombra3/3

Phoenix Fougere0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terra d’OmbraAmaranthvs

Phoenix FougereThe Rising Phoenix Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTerra d’Ombra

SillageTerra d’Ombra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White GrapefruitHaitian VetiverAllspiceNeroliClary SageSandalwoodIso E SuperOakmossMetallic notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

YuzuCitrusesBergamotClary Sage

Heart

Jasmine SambacJasmineArtemisiaOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLavenderGeranium

Base

OakmossHayHaitian VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTerra d’OmbraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra d’Ombra by Amaranthvs is a fragrance for women and men. Terra d’Ombra was launched in 2020.

Reviews →

Phoenix Fougere by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery offers a concentrated take on the classic lavender and oakmoss genre. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, hay-like base. It is designed for those who appreciate natural, traditional barbershop profiles with modern herbal depth.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Terra d’Ombra or Phoenix Fougere?

Terra d’Ombra takes 3 of 3 categories. Terra d’Ombra is rated 4.55/5 from 8 votes; Phoenix Fougere is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Terra d’Ombra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Phoenix Fougere for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Terra d’Ombra or Phoenix Fougere?

Terra d’Ombra lasts longest (Terra d’Ombra 80/100, Phoenix Fougere 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra d’Ombra or Phoenix Fougere?

Terra d’Ombra projects furthest (Terra d’Ombra 75/100, Phoenix Fougere 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra d’Ombra and Phoenix Fougere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is Terra d’Ombra or Phoenix Fougere better for summer or winter?

Terra d’Ombra suits daytime wear; Phoenix Fougere suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terra d’Ombra and Phoenix Fougere?

Terra d’Ombra features White Grapefruit, Haitian Vetiver, Allspice, Neroli and Clary Sage. Phoenix Fougere has top notes of Yuzu, Citruses, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine, Artemisia and Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Hay, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.