Fragrance comparison

Vera Wang for Men vs Labyrinth of Spices

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,182 ratings analysed

Vera Wang for Men

Vera Wang

4.13976 votes

Rank #24,566 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Labyrinth of Spices

Alghabra Parfums

3.87206 votes

Rank #6,194 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labyrinth of Spices takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vera Wang for Men
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Labyrinth of Spices
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vera Wang for Men3/7

Labyrinth of Spices4/7

Ratings & consensus: Vera Wang for Men
Community sentiment: Vera Wang for Men
Longevity: Labyrinth of Spices
Sillage & projection: Labyrinth of Spices
Value for money: Vera Wang for Men
Versatility: Labyrinth of Spices
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Labyrinth of Spices

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vera Wang for MenVera Wang

Labyrinth of SpicesAlghabra Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 976 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerVera Wang for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

976 votes

44%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerVera Wang for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLabyrinth of Spices

SillageLabyrinth of Spices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value45

Category winnerVera Wang for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

green69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

tobacco61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet, woody and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuMandarin Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegLeatherAnise

Base5-7 hrs

TobaccoSandalwood

Top

TobaccoTurkish Coffee BeansPineappleLabdanum

Heart

CloveNutmegAniseCardamomCinnamonLavenderTonka Bean

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Anise, Tobacco and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vera Wang for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night56

Spring62

Summer12

Fall91

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerLabyrinth of SpicesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Party 10%

Men59

Unisex33

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,566

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerLabyrinth of SpicesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang for Men is a smooth woody spicy fragrance that balances energetic freshness with polite, masculine warmth. It opens with a crisp splash of Japanese yuzu citrus and green mandarin leaves, delivering an instant burst of clean brightness. Within twenty minutes, the scent pivots into a comfortable heart of grate…

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Labyrinth of Spices by Alghabra Parfums is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. Labyrinth of Spices was launched in 2019. Top notes are Tobacco, Turkish Coffee Beans, Pineapple and Labdanum; middle notes are Clove, Nutmeg, Anise, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Tonka Bean; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood,…

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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, Vera Wang for Men or Labyrinth of Spices?

Labyrinth of Spices takes 4 of 7 categories. Vera Wang for Men is rated 4.13/5 from 976 votes; Labyrinth of Spices is rated 3.87/5 from 206 votes. Choose Vera Wang for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Labyrinth of Spices for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vera Wang for Men or Labyrinth of Spices?

Labyrinth of Spices lasts longest (Labyrinth of Spices 82/100, Vera Wang for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vera Wang for Men or Labyrinth of Spices?

Labyrinth of Spices projects furthest (Labyrinth of Spices 74/100, Vera Wang for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vera Wang for Men and Labyrinth of Spices smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and tobacco accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Anise, Tobacco and Sandalwood.

Is Vera Wang for Men or Labyrinth of Spices better for summer or winter?

For summer, Labyrinth of Spices is the stronger pick. For winter, Labyrinth of Spices is the stronger pick. Vera Wang for Men suits daytime wear; Labyrinth of Spices suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vera Wang for Men and Labyrinth of Spices?

Vera Wang for Men has top notes of Yuzu and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg, Leather and Anise, a base of Tobacco and Sandalwood. Labyrinth of Spices has top notes of Tobacco, Turkish Coffee Beans, Pineapple and Labdanum, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg, Anise and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.