Fragrance comparison

Berlin Urban vs Tycoon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #44,020 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Tycoon

Marbert

4.005 votes

Rank #57,204 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Tycoon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Berlin Urban2/4

Tycoon2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Berlin UrbanMahogany

TycoonMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageTycoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTycoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

ApricotMirabelleWhite PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesGreen Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumNeroliHoneysuckleSageCyclamenNutmegYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisMossMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Tycoon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 30%Party 26%Work 24%Casual 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBerlin UrbanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Marbert Tycoon is an unconventional late-nineties fruity perfume that fuses juicy stone fruit with a classic masculine barbershop backbone. The opening makes an immediate impression with a burst of ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, and tart mandarin, sharpened by a distinct kick of white pepper and salty sea spray. As the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Berlin Urban or Tycoon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Tycoon is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Tycoon for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin Urban or Tycoon?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Tycoon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin Urban or Tycoon?

Tycoon projects furthest (Tycoon 75/100, Berlin Urban 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin Urban and Tycoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg.

Is Berlin Urban or Tycoon better for summer or winter?

Berlin Urban suits day or night wear; Tycoon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Tycoon?

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. Tycoon has top notes of Apricot, Mirabelle, White Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Neroli, Honeysuckle and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Moss.