Fragrance comparison

#Throwback1995 vs Version Wood

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

#Throwback1995

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #63,940 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

#Throwback1995
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#Throwback19952/4

Version Wood2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #Throwback1995
Sillage & projection: #Throwback1995
Value for money: Version Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Version Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#Throwback1995The Dua Brand

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity#Throwback1995

Sillage#Throwback1995

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value76

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green AppleGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineCedarBasilSageMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCedar, Sage, Mint and Fir. Durations are only published for Version Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVersion WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#Throwback1995 by The Dua Brand is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men. #Throwback1995 was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

Reviews →

Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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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, #Throwback1995 or Version Wood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. #Throwback1995 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose #Throwback1995 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #Throwback1995 or Version Wood?

#Throwback1995 lasts longest (#Throwback1995 80/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #Throwback1995 or Version Wood?

#Throwback1995 projects furthest (#Throwback1995 50/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #Throwback1995 and Version Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Sage, Mint and Fir.

Is #Throwback1995 or Version Wood better for summer or winter?

#Throwback1995 suits day or night wear; Version Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #Throwback1995 and Version Wood?

#Throwback1995 features Green Apple, Grapefruit, Carnation, Patchouli and Lavender. Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk.