Fragrance comparison

Wow! for Women vs Northern Glow

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 625 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wow! for Women

Joop!

3.82480 votes

Rank #26,303 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Northern Glow

Oriflame

3.63145 votes

Rank #17,355 NuttySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wow! for Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wow! for Women
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Northern Glow
Choose it for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Wow! for Women4/7

Northern Glow3/7

Ratings & consensus: Wow! for Women
Community sentiment: Wow! for Women
Longevity: Wow! for Women
Sillage & projection: Wow! for Women
Value for money: Northern Glow
Versatility: Northern Glow
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Northern Glow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wow! for WomenJoop!

Northern GlowOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 480 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.63/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerWow! for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

480 votes

21%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerWow! for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityWow! for Women

SillageWow! for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNorthern GlowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

sweet61%

nutty100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

cherry69%

rose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseRaspberryRhubarb

Heart

Red RosePeony

Base

PatchouliCetaloxWhite Musk

Top

CherryMelonRaspberry

Heart

Red RoseOrange BlossomPeony

Base

HazelnutMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Rose and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring51

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNorthern GlowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women72

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,303

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNorthern GlowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wow! for Women by Joop! introduces a dark, juicy blend of wild raspberry and tart rhubarb. The fragrance dries down to a rich patchouli base, carrying a distinct chocolaty warmth. It is designed for those seeking a bold, velvety autumn scent.

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Oriflame Northern Glow pairs bright cherry and sharp raspberry with a warm base of hazelnut and amber. The opening hits with cold fruity notes and a crisp melon note before settling into red rose, peony, and soft orange blossom. On skin, the dry-down turns creamy and musky, creating a cozy contrast against chilly wint…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wow! for Women or Northern Glow?

Wow! for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Wow! for Women is rated 3.82/5 from 480 votes; Northern Glow is rated 3.63/5 from 145 votes. Choose Wow! for Women for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Northern Glow for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wow! for Women or Northern Glow?

Wow! for Women lasts longest (Wow! for Women 65/100, Northern Glow 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wow! for Women or Northern Glow?

Wow! for Women projects furthest (Wow! for Women 64/100, Northern Glow 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wow! for Women and Northern Glow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Rose and Peony.

Is Wow! for Women or Northern Glow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Northern Glow is the stronger pick. For winter, Wow! for Women is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wow! for Women and Northern Glow?

Wow! for Women has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Red Rose and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cetalox and White Musk. Northern Glow has top notes of Cherry, Melon and Raspberry, heart notes of Red Rose, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Hazelnut, Musk and Amber.