Fragrance comparison

Woody vs Zuac

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Woody

Rasasi

4.02128 votes

Rank #4,570 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Zuac

Aman

4.008 votes

Rank #59,319 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Woody takes 4 of 4 categories.

Woody
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Zuac
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Woody4/4

Zuac0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WoodyRasasi

ZuacAman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

106 votes

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWoody

SillageWoody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWoodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronGrapefruitTangerinePink Pepper

Heart

VetiverPatchouli

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)AmberMusk

Top

Pink PepperTangerine

Heart

Bay LeafClovesSaffron

Base

IncensePatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tangerine, Pink Pepper 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

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#59,319

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoodyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Woody by Rasasi is a dry, earth-forward fragrance for men built around a dominant vetiver and cedar core. Launched in 2018, it features a sharp opening of grapefruit and pink pepper, settling into a grounded base of agarwood and amber. It is a no-nonsense, functional scent for those who prefer their woods literal and …

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Zuac by Aman is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Zuac was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Tangerine; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Cloves and Saffron; base notes are Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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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, Woody or Zuac?

Woody takes 4 of 4 categories. Woody is rated 4.02/5 from 128 votes; Zuac is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Woody for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Zuac for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Woody or Zuac?

Woody lasts longest (Woody 71/100, Zuac 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Woody or Zuac?

Woody projects furthest (Woody 61/100, Zuac 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Woody and Zuac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tangerine, Pink Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Woody or Zuac better for summer or winter?

Zuac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Woody and Zuac?

Woody has top notes of Saffron, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk. Zuac has top notes of Pink Pepper and Tangerine, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Cloves and Saffron, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver.