Aromatic Ginger vs Berlin Urban
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories.
Aromatic GingerChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Berlin UrbanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Aromatic Ginger1/4
Berlin Urban3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Berlin Urban
- Sillage & projection
- Berlin Urban
- Value for money
- Berlin Urban
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aromatic Ginger
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatic GingerDossierBerlin UrbanMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 59%Had 3%Want 38%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
63%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBerlin Urban
SillageBerlin Urban
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
citrus77%
amber65%
woody53%
fresh42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GingerGrapefruitMarine notes
Heart2-4 hrs
RosemaryClary SageGeranium
Base6-8 hrs
AmberwoodLabdanum
Top
Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger
Heart
KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGinger, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Geranium. Durations are only published for Aromatic Ginger, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night43
Spring83
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAromatic GingerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAromatic Ginger by Dossier kicks off with an energetic burst of freshly grated ginger and sharp pink grapefruit, backed by a cool splash of salty marine notes. As the initial citrus fizz softens on your skin, green garden herbs like rosemary, clary sage, and geranium step forward to give the fragrance a crisp, barbers…
Reviews →Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …
Reviews →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, Aromatic Ginger or Berlin Urban?
Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatic Ginger is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aromatic Ginger for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatic Ginger or Berlin Urban?
Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Aromatic Ginger 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatic Ginger or Berlin Urban?
Projection is very close: Berlin Urban 55/100, Aromatic Ginger 53/100 for sillage.
Do Aromatic Ginger and Berlin Urban smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Geranium.
Is Aromatic Ginger or Berlin Urban better for summer or winter?
Aromatic Ginger suits daytime wear; Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatic Ginger and Berlin Urban?
Aromatic Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Marine notes, heart notes of Rosemary, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Amberwood and Labdanum. Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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