Fragrance comparison

Wanted vs Oak for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

5 wins

Wanted

Diane Pernet

4.5428 votes

Rank #46,682 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #9,995 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wanted takes 5 of 7 categories.

Wanted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Wanted5/7

Oak for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Wanted
Community sentiment: Wanted
Longevity: Wanted
Sillage & projection: Wanted
Value for money: Oak for Men
Versatility: Wanted
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oak for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WantedDiane Pernet

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerWantedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerWantedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityWanted

SillageWanted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value68

Category winnerOak for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

powdery44%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CloveNutmegJuniperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

InformationalShared notesClove, Nutmeg, Juniper and Musk. Durations are only published for Wanted, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Category winnerWantedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,995

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOak for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wanted by Diane Pernet brings a stark, aromatic bite to the woody spicy family. Built around a lean quartet of juniper, clove, nutmeg, and clean musk, the scent opens with crisp juniper pine notes before warming into dry culinary spice. The freshness here feels sharp and botanical rather than citrusy, giving the perfu…

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Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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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, Wanted or Oak for Men?

Wanted takes 5 of 7 categories. Wanted is rated 4.54/5 from 28 votes; Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes. Choose Wanted for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wanted or Oak for Men?

Wanted lasts longest (Wanted 67/100, Oak for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wanted or Oak for Men?

Wanted projects furthest (Wanted 65/100, Oak for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wanted and Oak for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Nutmeg, Juniper and Musk.

Is Wanted or Oak for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oak for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Wanted is the stronger pick. Wanted suits evening wear; Oak for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wanted and Oak for Men?

Wanted features Clove, Nutmeg, Juniper and Musk. Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.