Fragrance comparison

WD/18 vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

4 wins

WD/18

A. N. Other

3.87214 votes

Rank #3,634 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #72,351 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WD/18 takes 4 of 4 categories.

WD/18
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

WD/184/4

Oro Zu0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: WD/18
Sillage & projection: WD/18
Value for money: WD/18
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: WD/18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WD/18A. N. Other

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

138 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityWD/18

SillageWD/18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value0

Category winnerWD/18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

powdery72%

warm spicy58%

aquatic44%

fruity30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearCardamomViolet Leaf

Heart

Orris RootCypressAmyris

Base

SandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractMadagascar Vetiver

Top

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex77

Women7

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,634

PerfumerPatricia Bilodeau

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#72,351

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWD/18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

WD/18 is a modern sandalwood built around a bright pear lift and a soft, powdery iris feel. On skin it often reads smooth, woody, and clean, with a gently spicy cardamom flicker early on. If you like the Santal 33 style but struggle with a pickle edge, WD/18 is frequently described as the same genre with a fresher, fr…

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Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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, WD/18 or Oro Zu?

WD/18 takes 4 of 4 categories. WD/18 is rated 3.87/5 from 214 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose WD/18 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, WD/18 or Oro Zu?

WD/18 lasts longest (WD/18 75/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, WD/18 or Oro Zu?

WD/18 projects furthest (WD/18 66/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do WD/18 and Oro Zu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Cardamom and Sandalwood.

Is WD/18 or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in WD/18 and Oro Zu?

WD/18 has top notes of Pear, Cardamom and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Cypress and Amyris, a base of Sandalwood, White Cedar Extract and Madagascar Vetiver. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.