Fragrance comparison

The Wooden vs Magnetic Monaco

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

The Wooden

NEQI

3.333 votes

Rank #59,338 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Magnetic Monaco

Viage

4.0825 votes

Rank #33,748 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic Monaco 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.
Magnetic Monaco
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Wooden1/4

Magnetic Monaco3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WoodenNEQI

Magnetic MonacoViage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

4.08/ 5 · 25 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

44%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMagnetic Monaco

SillageMagnetic Monaco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerThe WoodenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

balsamic30%

floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

Top

Exotic floral notesGrapefruitSpices

Heart

CarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesVanillaAmbroxanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Amber, Ambroxan and Woody Notes. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter92

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men30

Unisex40

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,338

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMagnetic MonacoHigher 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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Magnetic Monaco by Viage delivers a breezy Mediterranean vibe, pairing sunny citrus with soft florals and a warm, woody base. Designed for everyday wear, this scent suits those seeking a polished yet easygoing fragrance for spring and summer days. It provides a clean, skin-hugging musk that keeps you feeling fresh dur…

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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 Magnetic Monaco?

Magnetic Monaco takes 3 of 4 categories. The Wooden is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Magnetic Monaco is rated 4.08/5 from 25 votes. Choose The Wooden for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Magnetic Monaco for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Wooden or Magnetic Monaco?

Magnetic Monaco lasts longest (Magnetic Monaco 85/100, The Wooden 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Wooden or Magnetic Monaco?

Magnetic Monaco projects furthest (Magnetic Monaco 82/100, The Wooden 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Wooden and Magnetic Monaco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Amber, Ambroxan and Woody Notes.

Is The Wooden or Magnetic Monaco better for summer or winter?

The Wooden suits evening wear; Magnetic Monaco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Wooden and Magnetic Monaco?

The Wooden features Sandalwood, Spices, Amber, Ambroxan and Woody Notes. Magnetic Monaco has top notes of Exotic floral notes, Grapefruit and Spices, heart notes of Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Amber.