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Wolfsbane vs RDP21 Limited Edition

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

Updated 188 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wolfsbane takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Wolfsbane

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • RDP21 Limited Edition

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Wolfsbane4/7
RDP21 Limited Edition3/7
Ratings & consensus
RDP21 Limited Edition
Community sentiment
RDP21 Limited Edition
Longevity
Wolfsbane
Sillage & projection
Wolfsbane
Value for money
Wolfsbane
Versatility
RDP21 Limited Edition
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wolfsbane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
WolfsbaneParfums Quartana
RDP21 Limited EditionRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 25%Had 7%Want 67%
4.39/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%
Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
30%Like
12%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate

147 votes

76%Love
10%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
10%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityWolfsbane

SillageWolfsbane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value31
Category winnerWolfsbaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
earthy92%
green84%
white floral77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
fresh spicy100%
white floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
citrus61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
OrangeBergamotLimeLemon
Heart
JasmineBlackcurrantTuberoseRose GeraniumYlang YlangOrange BlossomPeachViolet
Base
BenzoinCuminVetiverPatchouliCloveNutmegDry WoodAmber
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Benzoin, Patchouli and Cumin. Durations are only published for Wolfsbane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring65
Summer23
Fall100
Winter81
Day51
Night100
Spring100
Summer74
Fall79
Winter74
Day100
Night76
Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex67
Women14
Men26
Unisex65
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,735

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#14,385

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerWolfsbaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wolfsbane by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental fragrance that centers on dark herbs, earthy truffle, and bitter absinthe. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green fig leaf, pungent ginger, and licorice-tinted wormwood. As the initial herbal punch settles, a fleshy tuberose and sweet prunol emerge again…

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RDP21 Limited Edition opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns richer and more textured, with white florals, fruity sweetness, spice, and a smooth suede-vanilla base. It feels polished, dense, and luxurious rather than airy. On skin, it often reads as a modern Roja statement scent, complex, warm, and slightly sens…

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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, Wolfsbane or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Wolfsbane takes 4 of 7 categories. Wolfsbane is rated 3.71/5 from 147 votes; RDP21 Limited Edition is rated 4.39/5 from 41 votes. Choose Wolfsbane for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose RDP21 Limited Edition for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wolfsbane or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Wolfsbane lasts longest (Wolfsbane 79/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wolfsbane or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Wolfsbane projects furthest (Wolfsbane 68/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wolfsbane and RDP21 Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Benzoin, Patchouli and Cumin.

Is Wolfsbane or RDP21 Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, RDP21 Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Wolfsbane is the stronger pick. Wolfsbane suits evening wear; RDP21 Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wolfsbane and RDP21 Limited Edition?

Wolfsbane features Truffle, Absinthe, Tuberose, Fig Leaf and Tobacco Blossom. RDP21 Limited Edition has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Blackcurrant, Tuberose and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Cumin, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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