Fragrance comparison

Bogner for Man vs Niagara

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Bogner for Man

Bogner

3.6836 votes

Rank #15,688 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niagara takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bogner for Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bogner for Man1/5

Niagara4/5

Ratings & consensus: Niagara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Niagara
Sillage & projection: Niagara
Value for money: Niagara
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogner for Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner for ManBogner

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerNiagaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNiagaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

citrus74%

woody65%

herbal56%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryArtemisiaAmalfi LemonPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeBasilStar Anise

Base

Virginia CedarAmberOpoponaxTonka BeanVanille

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBogner for ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner for Man opens with bright citrus, rosemary and pink pepper, then settles into a dry aromatic heart with basil, thyme and a noticeable anise touch. The base brings soft amber, cedar, tonka and vanilla, giving it a sporty fresh style with a warmer finish. It reads as a classic masculine EDT with a clean, slightly…

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Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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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, Bogner for Man or Niagara?

Niagara takes 4 of 5 categories. Bogner for Man is rated 3.68/5 from 36 votes; Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bogner for Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner for Man or Niagara?

They last about the same: Niagara 75/100, Bogner for Man 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bogner for Man or Niagara?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, Bogner for Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner for Man and Niagara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Bogner for Man or Niagara better for summer or winter?

Bogner for Man suits day or night wear; Niagara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner for Man and Niagara?

Bogner for Man has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Thyme, Basil and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Opoponax and Tonka Bean. Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.