Fragrance comparison

AERVM vs Mahogany for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

AERVM

Malikhan

4.502 votes

Rank #50,029 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Mahogany for Men

Mahogany

3.8347 votes

Rank #27,583 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AERVM takes 3 of 4 categories.

AERVM
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mahogany for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

AERVM3/4

Mahogany for Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: AERVM
Sillage & projection: AERVM
Value for money: AERVM
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

AERVMMalikhan

Mahogany for MenMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAERVM

SillageAERVM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAERVMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitPineappleAldehydesLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Mountain AirJasmineLeatherRose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedarwood

Top

AldehydesCuminBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePineappleJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Aldehydes, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for AERVM, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,029

PerfumerJorge Lee, Yusuf Yürek

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMahogany for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AERVM by Malikhan is a crisp chypre fruity fragrance built on sparkling citrus, airy florals, and an earthy forest floor. It opens with a bright wave of tart grapefruit, zesty lemon, sweet pineapple, and clean aldehydes that feel fizzy and uplifting. As the initial sharpness settles, an impression of mountain air brin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AERVM or Mahogany for Men?

AERVM takes 3 of 4 categories. AERVM is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Mahogany for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes. Choose AERVM for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mahogany for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, AERVM or Mahogany for Men?

AERVM lasts longest (AERVM 80/100, Mahogany for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AERVM or Mahogany for Men?

AERVM projects furthest (AERVM 75/100, Mahogany for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AERVM and Mahogany for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Aldehydes, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is AERVM or Mahogany for Men better for summer or winter?

AERVM suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AERVM and Mahogany for Men?

AERVM has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Mountain Air, Jasmine, Leather and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedarwood. 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.