Fragrance comparison

Berlin Urban vs Whimsical

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #49,322 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Whimsical

Take Me There

—0 votes

Rank #76,953 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berlin Urban takes 1 of 1 categories.

Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character.

Berlin Urban1/1

Whimsical0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

WhimsicalTake Me There

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

earthy92%

rose84%

mossy77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and earthy

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,953

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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Whimsical by Take Me There opens with a sudden burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit. That sharp citrus introduction soon gives way to a cool green heart where lily-of-the-valley and rose add a crisp floral texture rather than heavy sweetness. As the fragrance settles on warm skin, earthy patchouli and oakmoss take …

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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.

Do Berlin Urban and Whimsical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss.

Is Berlin Urban or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.