Fragrance comparison

Américas vs Fireside Bourbon Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

7 wins

Américas

Mahogany

4.2650 votes

Rank #26,617 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Fireside Bourbon Cologne

Dr. Squatch

3.59122 votes

Rank #37,266 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Américas takes 7 of 7 categories.

Américas
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Fireside Bourbon Cologne
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Américas7/7

Fireside Bourbon Cologne0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AméricasMahogany

Fireside Bourbon CologneDr. Squatch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

3.59/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 68%Had 10%Want 22%

Category winnerAméricasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

28%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerAméricasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAméricas

SillageAméricas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAméricasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic91%

fresh spicy83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

patchouli30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBlack PepperLemon

Heart

MahoganyStar AniseGeranium

Base

Virginia CedarAmberwoodPatchouliMusk

Notes

ClovesVirginia CedarGeraniumPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fireside Bourbon Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring12

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerAméricasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,617

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAméricasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Américas by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances fresh ozonic qualities with warm, spicy depths. Released in 2018, it centers on mahogany wood, star anise, and violet leaf. This scent offers a versatile profile that works well for daily office wear in temperate climates, providing a solid, masc…

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Dr. Squatch Fireside Bourbon Cologne delivers an easygoing, rustic smell built around warm spicy clove, dry Virginia cedar, and earthy patchouli. It opens with a quick spark of herbal geranium and punchy kitchen spice before settling into a cozy, toasted wood aroma that feels like sitting next to an outdoor campfire i…

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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, Américas or Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Américas takes 7 of 7 categories. Américas is rated 4.26/5 from 50 votes; Fireside Bourbon Cologne is rated 3.59/5 from 122 votes. Choose Américas for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Fireside Bourbon Cologne for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Américas or Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Américas lasts longest (Américas 67/100, Fireside Bourbon Cologne 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Américas or Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Américas projects furthest (Américas 58/100, Fireside Bourbon Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Américas and Fireside Bourbon Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Américas or Fireside Bourbon Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fireside Bourbon Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Américas is the stronger pick. Fireside Bourbon Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Américas and Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Américas has top notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Mahogany, Star Anise and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amberwood, Patchouli and Musk. Fireside Bourbon Cologne features Cloves, Virginia Cedar, Geranium and Patchouli.