Fragrance comparison

The Odyssey vs Warmth

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Odyssey

Mith

4.5332 votes

Rank #11,842 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Warmth

Marks & Spencer

3.9776 votes

Rank #17,453 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Odyssey takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Odyssey
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Warmth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Odyssey6/7

Warmth1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The OdysseyMith

WarmthMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

3.97/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 30%

Category winnerThe OdysseyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerThe OdysseyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityThe Odyssey

SillageThe Odyssey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value89

Category winnerWarmthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

powdery48%

balsamic30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotLemon

Heart

GingerJasmineGalbanum

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

Notes

Cinnamon LeafSandalwoodCardamomCedarwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Warmth, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter65

Day94

Night100

Spring50

Summer26

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night59

Category winnerThe OdysseyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

Men12

Unisex79

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,842

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#17,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerThe OdysseyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Odyssey opens bright and spicy, with lemon, bergamot and cardamom giving it a crisp, almost sparkling lift. As it settles, the scent turns smoother and woodier, with creamy sandalwood, soft musk and a slightly green, floral edge. It reads clean, polished and easy to wear, with a darker sandalwood feel than a simpl…

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Marks & Spencer Warmth brings a cosy, woody presence without high retail prices. Built around sandalwood and cedarwood, it opens with a prickle of cardamom and brisk cinnamon leaf before setting into a dry, warm spicy profile. The cedarwood gives it a clean pencil shavings edge, while the sandalwood softens into a mil…

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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, The Odyssey or Warmth?

The Odyssey takes 6 of 7 categories. The Odyssey is rated 4.53/5 from 32 votes; Warmth is rated 3.97/5 from 76 votes. Choose The Odyssey for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Warmth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Odyssey or Warmth?

The Odyssey lasts longest (The Odyssey 70/100, Warmth 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Odyssey or Warmth?

The Odyssey projects furthest (The Odyssey 51/100, Warmth 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Odyssey and Warmth smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is The Odyssey or Warmth better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Odyssey is the stronger pick. For winter, Warmth is the stronger pick. The Odyssey suits day or night wear; Warmth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Odyssey and Warmth?

The Odyssey has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine and Galbanum, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk. Warmth features Cinnamon Leaf, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Cedarwood.