Is Wonderwood actually an Eau de Cologne, and does that affect how long it lasts?+−
Yes, it's technically an Eau de Cologne concentration, which surprises many buyers given how dense and woody it smells. In practice, longevity is strong — the heavy base materials like oud, sandalwood, and vetiver anchor it well regardless of concentration, and wearers generally report it lasting through a full day and into the evening.
How does Wonderwood compare to Lalique Encre Noire à l'Extrême?+−
Both occupy the dark, dry wood space and get mentioned together regularly, but they take different routes. Encre Noire à l'Extrême leans heavily on cypress and a cool, almost mineral vetiver. Wonderwood is broader and warmer — more resins, more spice, more oud — making it feel denser and earthier where Encre Noire is sharper and cooler.
Is this fragrance unisex or does it really wear masculine?+−
Comme des Garçons markets it for men, and in practice most reviewers describe it as masculine-leaning — the dry, smoky, resinous character without sweetness or floral softness tends to read that way. That said, anyone drawn to dark, austere woods rather than conventionally feminine ingredients could wear it comfortably. It's more about taste than gender.
