Fragrance comparison

The Wooden vs Cashmeran in Cognac

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

The Wooden

NEQI

3.333 votes

Rank #59,338 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cashmeran in Cognac

Scents of Wood

4.2943 votes

Rank #8,708 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cashmeran in Cognac takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Wooden
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cashmeran in Cognac
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Wooden1/4

Cashmeran in Cognac3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WoodenNEQI

Cashmeran in CognacScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

4.29/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

53%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCashmeran in Cognac

SillageCashmeran in Cognac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe WoodenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

balsamic30%

woody100%

powdery92%

tobacco84%

musky77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodSpicesAmberAmbroxanWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CashmeranTobaccoOrris RootVanillaSpicesMarigoldAmbroxanEmberSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Spices and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,338

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,708

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCashmeran in CognacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NEQI The Wooden is a warm woody hair perfume with sandalwood, amber, spices and ambroxan giving it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. It reads clean, polished and easy to wear rather than loud. On skin and hair, it appears to stay fairly close and moderate in strength. If you like soft woody ambers with a modern desig…

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Cashmeran in Cognac by Scents of Wood is a warm, woody scent built around a boozy core. It centers on pipe tobacco, dried fruit, and a distinct, textured cashmeran base. This unisex fragrance provides a cozy, ambery experience perfect for cooler autumn days or quiet winter evenings. It offers an sophisticated, envelop…

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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 Wooden or Cashmeran in Cognac?

Cashmeran in Cognac takes 3 of 4 categories. The Wooden is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Cashmeran in Cognac is rated 4.29/5 from 43 votes. Choose The Wooden for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cashmeran in Cognac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Wooden or Cashmeran in Cognac?

Cashmeran in Cognac lasts longest (Cashmeran in Cognac 80/100, The Wooden 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Wooden or Cashmeran in Cognac?

Cashmeran in Cognac projects furthest (Cashmeran in Cognac 72/100, The Wooden 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Wooden and Cashmeran in Cognac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Spices and Ambroxan.

Is The Wooden or Cashmeran in Cognac better for summer or winter?

The Wooden suits evening wear; Cashmeran in Cognac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Wooden and Cashmeran in Cognac?

The Wooden features Sandalwood, Spices, Amber, Ambroxan and Woody Notes. Cashmeran in Cognac features Cashmeran, Tobacco, Orris Root, Vanilla and Spices.