Fragrance comparison

Vortex vs Legno di Guajaco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 230 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vortex

RING

4.1811 votes

Rank #50,312 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Legno di Guajaco

Tesori d'Oriente

3.79219 votes

Rank #12,242 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vortex takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vortex
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Legno di Guajaco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vortex4/5

Legno di Guajaco1/5

Ratings & consensus: Vortex
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vortex
Sillage & projection: Vortex
Value for money: Vortex
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legno di Guajaco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VortexRING

Legno di GuajacoTesori d'Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerVortexRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

25%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVortex

SillageVortex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVortexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

floral60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerLemon

Heart

Black PepperCardamomFreesia

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

NeroliBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodBlack PepperCardamomLavenderTarragonSage

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodTobaccoCoumarinCedarMuskIris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,312

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLegno di GuajacoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vortex opens with a bright hit of mandarin, lemon, and ginger, then settles into pepper, cardamom, and a soft vanilla-wood base. It wears as a spicy citrus scent with a warm, slightly sweet edge. This leans masculine and fairly versatile, especially if you want something energetic up top but smoother in the dry-down. …

Reviews →

Legno di Guajaco by Tesori d'Oriente delivers a warm, woody punch without draining your wallet. It wraps spicy black pepper and aromatic lavender around a heavy guaiac wood core, making it a reliable cold-weather option. Shoppers who want a masculine, rustic profile for casual autumn wear will find this budget bottle …

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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, Vortex or Legno di Guajaco?

Vortex takes 4 of 5 categories. Vortex is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Legno di Guajaco is rated 3.79/5 from 219 votes. Choose Vortex for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Legno di Guajaco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vortex or Legno di Guajaco?

Vortex lasts longest (Vortex 69/100, Legno di Guajaco 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vortex or Legno di Guajaco?

Projection is very close: Vortex 60/100, Legno di Guajaco 58/100 for sillage.

Do Vortex and Legno di Guajaco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Vortex or Legno di Guajaco better for summer or winter?

Vortex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vortex and Legno di Guajaco?

Vortex has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Freesia, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Vanilla. Legno di Guajaco has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Coumarin.