Fragrance comparison

Wonderland Woods vs Runaway

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Wonderland Woods

Victoria's Secret

4.0618 votes

Rank #49,570 FreshRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Runaway

Karen Walker

4.3030 votes

Rank #19,945 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Runaway takes 4 of 5 categories.

Wonderland Woods
Choose it for a fresh and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Runaway
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Wonderland Woods1/5

Runaway4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wonderland WoodsVictoria's Secret

RunawayKaren Walker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

4.30/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerRunawayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

57%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRunaway

SillageRunaway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value48

Category winnerWonderland WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

rose88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

ozonic53%

conifer42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

conifer69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and conifer

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SnowRosePine needles

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonCardamomPepperLemon

Heart

RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

Pine needlesVetiverGuaiac WoodVanillaelemi

InformationalShared notesRose and Pine needles. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring19

Summer6

Fall81

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,945

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRunawayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wonderland Woods by Victoria's Secret delivers a crisp, forest-chilled sweetness that feels distinct from the brand's typical sugary scents. It opens with a sharp burst of fresh pine needles and chilly snow accords, creating a brisk winter atmosphere. As it settles on skin, a soft rose heart emerges to soften the ever…

Reviews →

Karen Walker Runaway smells like a fresh pine forest floor littered with dry spices. Véronique Nyberg balances sharp cardamom and black pepper against damp pine needles, dark guaiac wood, and a sweet touch of vanilla. It is a dry, woody fragrance with a surprisingly airy quality, making it ideal for crisp autumn days …

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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, Wonderland Woods or Runaway?

Runaway takes 4 of 5 categories. Wonderland Woods is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Runaway is rated 4.30/5 from 30 votes. Choose Wonderland Woods for a fresh and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Runaway for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wonderland Woods or Runaway?

Runaway lasts longest (Runaway 53/100, Wonderland Woods 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wonderland Woods or Runaway?

Runaway projects furthest (Runaway 58/100, Wonderland Woods 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wonderland Woods and Runaway smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and conifer accords. Common notes include Rose and Pine needles.

Is Wonderland Woods or Runaway better for summer or winter?

Wonderland Woods suits daytime wear; Runaway suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wonderland Woods and Runaway?

Wonderland Woods features Snow, Rose and Pine needles. Runaway has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Pine needles, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.