Fragrance comparison

Vendetta Uomo vs Wood & Skin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,825 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Wood & Skin

Claudia Scattolini

3.836 votes

Rank #62,941 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wood & Skin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wood & Skin
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vendetta Uomo2/5

Wood & Skin3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wood & Skin
Sillage & projection: Wood & Skin
Value for money: Wood & Skin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vendetta Uomo
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vendetta UomoValentino

Wood & SkinClaudia Scattolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWood & Skin

SillageWood & Skin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWood & SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

amber77%

white floral65%

vanilla53%

woody42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonIndian Jasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

BenzoinPrecious WoodsLeather

Category winnerVendetta UomoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,825

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#62,941

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As t…

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Wood & Skin by Claudia Scattolini balances sharp aromatic spice with a supple, resinous foundation. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot, tingling pink pepper, and herbal coriander. This lively start quickly softens as a rich heart of cinnamon and sweet Indian jasmine emerges, creating a warm spicy atmosphere …

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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, Vendetta Uomo or Wood & Skin?

Wood & Skin takes 3 of 5 categories. Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes; Wood & Skin is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wood & Skin for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vendetta Uomo or Wood & Skin?

Wood & Skin lasts longest (Wood & Skin 80/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vendetta Uomo or Wood & Skin?

Wood & Skin projects furthest (Wood & Skin 75/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vendetta Uomo and Wood & Skin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is Vendetta Uomo or Wood & Skin better for summer or winter?

Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear; Wood & Skin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vendetta Uomo and Wood & Skin?

Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather. Wood & Skin has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Cinnamon and Indian Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Precious Woods and Leather.