Fragrance comparison

Wolf vs Reasons

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 706 ratings analysed

7 wins

Wolf

Wolf Brothers

3.95234 votes

Rank #5,955 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Reasons

Amouage

3.59472 votes

Rank #37,531 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wolf takes 7 of 7 categories.

Wolf
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Reasons
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Wolf7/7

Reasons0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WolfWolf Brothers

ReasonsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

3.59/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerWolfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

52%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

33%Love

25%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

472 votes

Category winnerWolfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityWolf

SillageWolf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value19

Category winnerWolfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

conifer69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

amber72%

aromatic58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red PepperDavanaPlumCardamom

Heart

PineBalsam FirVetiverClary SageMyrhhCedarOlibanum

Base

OakmossLeatherTonka BeanAmber

Top

Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut

Heart

PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli

Base

Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesDavana, Cardamom, Pine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night91

Spring73

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night98

Category winnerWolfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

Men34

Unisex48

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,955

PerfumerJennifer Jambon

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#37,531

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWolfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wolf by Wolf Brothers is a woody spicy scent that draws inspiration from a cold night in the wilderness. Launched in 2021, this unisex fragrance features a bold opening of red pepper and cardamom, settling into a heart of pine, balsam fir, and vetiver. It captures the atmosphere of a dark, untouched boreal forest thro…

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Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …

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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, Wolf or Reasons?

Wolf takes 7 of 7 categories. Wolf is rated 3.95/5 from 234 votes; Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 votes. Choose Wolf for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Wolf or Reasons?

Wolf lasts longest (Wolf 68/100, Reasons 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wolf or Reasons?

Wolf projects furthest (Wolf 54/100, Reasons 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wolf and Reasons smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Davana, Cardamom, Pine and Vetiver.

Is Wolf or Reasons better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wolf is the stronger pick. For winter, Wolf is the stronger pick. Wolf suits daytime wear; Reasons suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wolf and Reasons?

Wolf has top notes of Red Pepper, Davana, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Pine, Balsam Fir, Vetiver and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber. Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin.