Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs #Throwback1995

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

#Throwback1995

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #63,940 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Version Wood2/4

#Throwback19952/4

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

Version WoodUlric de Varens

#Throwback1995The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity#Throwback1995

Sillage#Throwback1995

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

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 spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Notes

Green AppleGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineCedarBasilSageMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Fir, Sage and Cedar. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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#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.

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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 #Throwback1995?

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

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or #Throwback1995?

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

Which projects more, Version Wood or #Throwback1995?

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

Do Version Wood and #Throwback1995 smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Version Wood and #Throwback1995?

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. #Throwback1995 features Green Apple, Grapefruit, Carnation, Patchouli and Lavender.