Berlin vs Knize Ten
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories.
BerlinChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Knize TenChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Berlin0/7
Knize Ten6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Knize Ten
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Knize Ten
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Ten
- Value for money
- Knize Ten
- Versatility
- Knize Ten
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BerlinPlayboyKnize TenKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 35%Had 21%Want 45%
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
65%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
72 votes
51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,204 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Ten
SillageKnize Ten
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GinOrangeSpices
Heart
Red AppleCranberryGeranium
Base
SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKnize TenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,744
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#184
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews257
Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPlayboy Berlin hits skin with a brisk burst of icy gin, crushed oranges, and sharp kitchen spices before pivoting into a surprisingly cool fruity heart. The cranberry note gives the initial citrus a tart, slightly bitter edge, keeping the red apple from turning into pure sugar. As the boozy opening settles down, geran…
Reviews →Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …
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, Berlin or Knize Ten?
Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories. Berlin is rated 3.86/5 from 72 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Berlin for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Berlin or Knize Ten?
Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Berlin 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Berlin or Knize Ten?
Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Berlin 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Berlin and Knize Ten smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss.
Is Berlin or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Berlin and Knize Ten?
Berlin has top notes of Gin, Orange and Spices, heart notes of Red Apple, Cranberry and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.
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