Fragrance comparison

A vs Cosmo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 wins

Karen Walker

3.7315 votes

Rank #24,768 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Cosmo

Valhom

2.001 votes

Rank #80,408 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A takes 1 of 1 categories.

A
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cosmo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A1/1

Cosmo0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AKaren Walker

CosmoValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBlack CurrantMint

Heart

Green TeaRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Musk

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruitMintPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyTurkish RoseFrench VioletAppleBlack Currant

Base5-7+ hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodSeaweedAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Mint and Rose. Durations are only published for Cosmo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#80,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker A is a refreshing burst of green energy designed for crisp spring mornings. The scent starts with a sharp, wake-up call of crushed mint leaves and grapefruit, shifting into a leafy green tea base that hugs the skin. It works beautifully as an office-safe fragrance for warm weather.

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Cosmo by Valhom opens with a bright blast of Calabrian bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crushed peppermint leaves. It smells like stepping outside on a sunny morning into an orchard bordered by wild herbs. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, crisp green apple, black currant, and lily-of-the-valley emerge, bringing a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A or Cosmo?

A takes 1 of 1 categories. A is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Cosmo is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose A for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cosmo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do A and Cosmo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Mint and Rose.

Is A or Cosmo better for summer or winter?

A suits daytime wear; Cosmo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A and Cosmo?

A has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Green Tea, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk. Cosmo has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Turkish Rose, French Violet and Apple, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Amber.