Fragrance comparison

(Wood Legacy) vs Somnus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

5 wins

(Wood Legacy)

Zara

3.85199 votes

Rank #7,856 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #46,960 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

(Wood Legacy) takes 5 of 5 categories.

(Wood Legacy)
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

(Wood Legacy)5/5

Somnus0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

(Wood Legacy)Zara

SomnusWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winner(Wood Legacy)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity(Wood Legacy)

Sillage(Wood Legacy)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winner(Wood Legacy)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

chocolate84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dark ChocolateOakBlack Pepper

Heart

Tonka BeanCedarwood

Base

PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskMoss

Top

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOak, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex52

Women3

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,856

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#46,960

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner(Wood Legacy)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Wood Legacy leans into dark chocolate, polished woods and a soft spicy warmth rather than a loud gourmand effect. On skin it often opens richer and sweeter, then settles into smoother cedar, tonka, patchouli and a slightly leathery amber-vanilla dry-down. It suits someone who wants an affordable woody scent with …

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Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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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, (Wood Legacy) or Somnus?

(Wood Legacy) takes 5 of 5 categories. (Wood Legacy) is rated 3.85/5 from 199 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose (Wood Legacy) for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, (Wood Legacy) or Somnus?

(Wood Legacy) lasts longest ((Wood Legacy) 64/100, Somnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, (Wood Legacy) or Somnus?

Projection is very close: (Wood Legacy) 52/100, Somnus 50/100 for sillage.

Do (Wood Legacy) and Somnus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Oak, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood.

Is (Wood Legacy) or Somnus better for summer or winter?

Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in (Wood Legacy) and Somnus?

(Wood Legacy) has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Oak and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Cedarwood, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.