Green Wood Eau de Parfum vs Rake & Ruin Eau de Parfum

Green Wood

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

Rake & Ruin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Green Wood

Green Wood is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful everyday wear, a fresh burst of forest after rain, others dismiss it as generic and fleeting. It's a crowd-pleaser for some, yet a 'floor cleaner' for others - try before you buy.

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Our Verdict - Rake & Ruin

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a masterpiece of dark artistry; others reckon it smells like a burnt skip fire in a pickle factory. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into rugged, challenging scents, this might just be your new obsession.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	5%
Floral	4%	5%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	6%	9%
Sweet	5%	9%
Warm	15%	13%
Woody	31%	28%
Earthy	15%	15%
Animalic	11%	16%
Fresh	23%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Green Wood EdP

Rake & Ruin EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 46% vs 8%

Only in Green Wood

Pepper 30% Chamomile 23%

Only in Rake & Ruin

Smoke 15% Angelica 11% Gin 11% Juniper 10% Sichuan Pepper 10% Pink Pepper 9% Licorice 9% Coriander 9% Orange 8%

Only in Green Wood

Vetiver 38% Cedar 35% Resin 27%

Only in Rake & Ruin

Cypress 15% Castoreum 14% Pine 14% Cade 13% Labdanum 12% Costus 11% Orris 10% Violet 10%

Shared Notes

Ambroxan 34% vs 24%

Musk 31% vs 23%

Only in Green Wood

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 33%

Only in Rake & Ruin

Woody 29% Sandalwood 23%

Accords

Green Wood Rake & Ruin

100%

Woody

100%

72%

Aromatic

79%

65%

Amber

51%

64%

Citrus

Smoky

63%

62%

Earthy

46%

Fresh Spicy

58%

56%

Musky

55%

Powdery

44%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

72%

79%

Amber shared

65%

51%

Citrus

64%

Smoky

63%

Earthy

62%

Fresh Spicy shared

46%

58%

Musky shared

56%

55%

Powdery

44%

Performance

Green Wood Rake & Ruin

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Green Wood

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though its varied performance reports mean it might need reapplying. The casual and sport scores are high due to its light, fresh, and outdoorsy feel; it's not quite potent enough for formal events or a memorable date night, and some reviews highlight its versatility as an 'any season, any time' casual scent.

Rake & Ruin

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Casual

This scent is far too potent and divisive for office wear or formal events, with many reviews mentioning its challenging nature. It leans masculine and works best for casual outings or dates in colder weather, where its unique character can shine without overwhelming.