Fragrance comparison

The Mauve vs Oak in Bourbon

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Oak in Bourbon

Scents of Wood

3.3727 votes

Rank #41,557 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mauve takes 4 of 6 categories.

The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oak in Bourbon
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Mauve4/6

Oak in Bourbon2/6

Ratings & consensus: The Mauve
Community sentiment: The Mauve
Longevity: Oak in Bourbon
Sillage & projection: The Mauve
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oak in Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MauveThe Sum

Oak in BourbonScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

3.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerThe MauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

19%Love

37%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

11%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityOak in Bourbon

SillageThe Mauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

lavender60%

anis50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OakMadagascar PepperStar AniseLavenderGeraniumGuaiac WoodGingerCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. 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

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Spring80

Summer10

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night86

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,557

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOak in BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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Oak in Bourbon by Scents of Wood offers a woody, spicy composition built around the depth of aged timber. It presents a dry, resinous profile ideal for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, masculine-leaning scent. The fragrance highlights the interplay between raw oak, sharp ginger, and lingering spice for a ru…

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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, The Mauve or Oak in Bourbon?

The Mauve takes 4 of 6 categories. The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; Oak in Bourbon is rated 3.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oak in Bourbon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mauve or Oak in Bourbon?

Oak in Bourbon lasts longest (Oak in Bourbon 68/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mauve or Oak in Bourbon?

The Mauve projects furthest (The Mauve 48/100, Oak in Bourbon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mauve and Oak in Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is The Mauve or Oak in Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Oak in Bourbon is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear; Oak in Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.