Fragrance comparison

#445 NCE-LED vs Mahogany for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

#445 NCE-LED

Le Ré Noir

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,184 AromaticWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mahogany for Men

Mahogany

3.8347 votes

Rank #25,101 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahogany for Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

#445 NCE-LED
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mahogany for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

#445 NCE-LED0/5

Mahogany for Men5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#445 NCE-LEDLe Ré Noir

Mahogany for MenMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerMahogany for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMahogany for Men

SillageMahogany for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMahogany for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

ozonic56%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverGingerOzonic notesAldehydesLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesCuminBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePineappleJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Aldehydes and Lemon. Durations are only published for #445 NCE-LED, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night31

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Work 39%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 9%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,184

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMahogany for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a typical cologne here. #445 NCE-LED by Le Ré Noir opens with an icy slap of aldehydes, sharp lemon oil, and a cool surge of ozonic notes that feels like brisk morning air right after a thunderstorm. Valery Sokolov captures the tension of travel, named after the flight corridor between Nice and Saint Pet…

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Mahogany for Men opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and cumin, settling into a clean orange blossom heart. The dry-down relies on earthy oakmoss and green patchouli, offering a retro, clean masculine vibe. It suits guys seeking an easygoing, fresh herbal option for casual daytime wear.

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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, #445 NCE-LED or Mahogany for Men?

Mahogany for Men takes 5 of 5 categories. #445 NCE-LED is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Mahogany for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes. Choose #445 NCE-LED for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mahogany for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, #445 NCE-LED or Mahogany for Men?

Mahogany for Men lasts longest (Mahogany for Men 70/100, #445 NCE-LED 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #445 NCE-LED or Mahogany for Men?

Mahogany for Men projects furthest (Mahogany for Men 63/100, #445 NCE-LED 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #445 NCE-LED and Mahogany for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Aldehydes and Lemon.

Is #445 NCE-LED or Mahogany for Men better for summer or winter?

#445 NCE-LED suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #445 NCE-LED and Mahogany for Men?

#445 NCE-LED features Vetiver, Ginger, Ozonic notes, Aldehydes and Lemon. Mahogany for Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Cumin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.