Fragrance comparison

Aoud Lemon Mint vs Muddy Buffalo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,137 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aoud Lemon Mint

Mancera

4.104,126 votes

Rank #975 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Muddy Buffalo

Journal

3.9111 votes

Rank #59,989 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aoud Lemon Mint
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Muddy Buffalo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aoud Lemon Mint4/5

Muddy Buffalo1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aoud Lemon Mint
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aoud Lemon Mint
Sillage & projection: Aoud Lemon Mint
Value for money: Muddy Buffalo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud Lemon Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Lemon MintMancera

Muddy BuffaloJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 4,126 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerAoud Lemon MintRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

4,126 votes

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAoud Lemon Mint

SillageAoud Lemon Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMuddy BuffaloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

almond77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

amber60%

green50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonAlmondBlack PepperCoriander

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliEgyptian JasmineMint

Base6 to 10 hours

VanillaAmberWhite MuskVetiverLeather

Top

DillBlack PepperCorianderLimeWhite Grapefruit

Heart

VetiverNutmegLaurels

Base

Siam BenzoinSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Incense

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aoud Lemon Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall77

Winter36

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women4

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#975

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud Lemon MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Lemon Mint by Mancera takes a sharp, bright lemon opening and sets it against a dense, sweet base of vanilla, almond, and agarwood. Despite the fresh name, this is not an airy warm weather cologne. The initial spray delivers zesty citrus spiced with black pepper and coriander before relaxing into a creamy, nutty …

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Muddy Buffalo by Journal merges warm spices and citrus to create a relaxed, comforting aroma. Dill and white grapefruit spark a bright, slightly bitter opening, while Siam benzoin and nutmeg ground the base. It is a highly approachable scent designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring morni…

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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, Aoud Lemon Mint or Muddy Buffalo?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 4 of 5 categories. Aoud Lemon Mint is rated 4.10/5 from 4,126 votes; Muddy Buffalo is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aoud Lemon Mint for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Muddy Buffalo for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Lemon Mint or Muddy Buffalo?

Aoud Lemon Mint lasts longest (Aoud Lemon Mint 80/100, Muddy Buffalo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Lemon Mint or Muddy Buffalo?

Aoud Lemon Mint projects furthest (Aoud Lemon Mint 70/100, Muddy Buffalo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Lemon Mint and Muddy Buffalo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Aoud Lemon Mint or Muddy Buffalo better for summer or winter?

Aoud Lemon Mint suits daytime wear; Muddy Buffalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Lemon Mint and Muddy Buffalo?

Aoud Lemon Mint has top notes of Lemon, Almond, Black Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Mint, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. Muddy Buffalo has top notes of Dill, Black Pepper, Coriander and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg and Laurels, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.