Fragrance comparison

Tom Wolfe #234 vs Lode

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Tom Wolfe #234

Illuminum

4.2114 votes

Rank #39,392 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lode

Thera Cosméticos

3.86108 votes

Rank #26,948 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lode takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tom Wolfe #234
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lode
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Tom Wolfe #2342/5

Lode3/5

Ratings & consensus: Tom Wolfe #234
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lode
Sillage & projection: Tom Wolfe #234
Value for money: Lode
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lode

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tom Wolfe #234Illuminum

LodeThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

3.86/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 51%Had 30%Want 19%

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

43%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLode

SillageTom Wolfe #234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFennel

Heart

GeraniumNeroli

Base

Pine TreeAmber

Top

CitronBergamotNeroliBitter Orange Blossom

Heart

GeraniumBlue HyacinthSageCedar

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men83

Unisex16

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Wolfe #234 is a bright, aromatic woody scent that leans citrusy and green, with a noticeable fennel lift and a clean, outdoorsy base. One wearer even described a fizzy yuzu and lemon-like start, then fennel with fresh greenness and a tea-ish hint. If you like crisp, modern aromatics that stay easy to wear, it is w…

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Lode by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of citron, bergamot, and bitter orange blossom. Its heart introduces blue hyacinth and crisp cedar over a quiet base of musk and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings, this citrus aromatic scent delivers a bright, clean profile tailored for post-workout wear or casu…

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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, Tom Wolfe #234 or Lode?

Lode takes 3 of 5 categories. Tom Wolfe #234 is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Lode is rated 3.86/5 from 108 votes. Choose Tom Wolfe #234 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lode for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tom Wolfe #234 or Lode?

Lode lasts longest (Lode 62/100, Tom Wolfe #234 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tom Wolfe #234 or Lode?

Tom Wolfe #234 projects furthest (Tom Wolfe #234 58/100, Lode 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Wolfe #234 and Lode smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber.

Is Tom Wolfe #234 or Lode better for summer or winter?

Tom Wolfe #234 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tom Wolfe #234 and Lode?

Tom Wolfe #234 has top notes of Bergamot and Fennel, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Pine Tree and Amber. Lode has top notes of Citron, Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Blue Hyacinth, Sage and Cedar, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.