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    Side by side

    The Woods Beginning vs. Journey Man

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Journey Man wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Woods Beginning vs. Journey Man
    The Woods BeginningJourney Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152014
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerMark BuxtonAlberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Woods Beginning

    Amber
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Bitter
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic

    Journey Man

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Tobacco
    Smoky
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack PepperGingerThyme
    Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    NutmegIris PallidaRed PepperAbsinthe
    Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
    Base
    Cashmere WoodMuskMyrrhFrankincenseSiam BenzoinAmber
    LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Woods Beginning vs. Journey Man
    The Woods BeginningJourney Man
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This scent skips the usual preamble and goes straight to its warm, resinous heart. The orange keeps it from becoming too heavy while absinthe adds unexpected intrigue.The Woods Beginning
    Journey Man earns its name by actually transforming on skin, not just shifting notes but changing character entirely. A truly intimate and lasting warmth unfolds.Journey Man