Fragrance comparison

Berlin Urban vs Velvet Mokka

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #43,598 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berlin Urban takes 4 of 4 categories.

Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Velvet Mokka
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Berlin Urban4/4

Velvet Mokka0/4

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: Berlin Urban

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageBerlin Urban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Velvet Mokka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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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 Velvet Mokka?

Berlin Urban takes 4 of 4 categories. Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. 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. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin Urban or Velvet Mokka?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Velvet Mokka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin Urban or Velvet Mokka?

Berlin Urban projects furthest (Berlin Urban 55/100, Velvet Mokka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin Urban and Velvet Mokka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Berlin Urban or Velvet Mokka better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Velvet Mokka?

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. Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.