Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs Enchanting

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Enchanting

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1020 votes

Rank #38,652 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enchanting takes 3 of 5 categories.

Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enchanting
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Version Wood2/5

Enchanting3/5

Ratings & consensus: Enchanting
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enchanting
Sillage & projection: Enchanting
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

Version WoodUlric de Varens

EnchantingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

4.10/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 10%Had 8%Want 82%

Category winnerEnchantingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEnchanting

SillageEnchanting

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value25

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

musky65%

herbal56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

RosemaryMint

Heart

FirSageLavenderPepper

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesMint, Fir, Sage and Musk. 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

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer56

Fall78

Winter44

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

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

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVersion WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Boadicea the Victorious Enchanting opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint and aromatic rosemary. The top notes deliver a crisp, medicinal green bite that immediately sets a cool forest tone. Within minutes, the heart shifts toward resinous fir needles, earthy sage, and black pepper, adding depth and spice to the her…

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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, Version Wood or Enchanting?

Enchanting takes 3 of 5 categories. Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Enchanting is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enchanting for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or Enchanting?

Enchanting lasts longest (Enchanting 70/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Wood or Enchanting?

Enchanting projects furthest (Enchanting 71/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Wood and Enchanting smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Fir, Sage and Musk.

Is Version Wood or Enchanting better for summer or winter?

Version Wood suits daytime wear; Enchanting suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Wood and Enchanting?

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. Enchanting has top notes of Rosemary and Mint, heart notes of Fir, Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.