Fragrance comparison

Bogner Woman No.1 vs Koto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 435 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bogner Woman No.1

Bogner

4.01304 votes

Rank #2,290 AmberVanilla

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13%scent match

Clearly different

Koto

Shiseido

4.23131 votes

Rank #27,199 LeatherEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner Woman No.1 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bogner Woman No.1
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Koto
Choose it for a leather and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bogner Woman No.15/7

Koto2/7

Ratings & consensus: Koto
Community sentiment: Bogner Woman No.1
Longevity: Bogner Woman No.1
Sillage & projection: Bogner Woman No.1
Value for money: Bogner Woman No.1
Versatility: Koto
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogner Woman No.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner Woman No.1Bogner

KotoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 46%Had 28%Want 27%

4.23/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerKotoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

44%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerBogner Woman No.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBogner Woman No.1

SillageBogner Woman No.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value73

Category winnerBogner Woman No.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

leather100%

earthy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

mossy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVetiverJasmineRose

Base

AmberVanilla

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesSpicesCitruses

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusGardeniaJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Narcissus, Vetiver and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer47

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night36

Category winnerKotoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#27,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBogner Woman No.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Woman No.1 is a classic floral with a bright citrus opening, a green-floral heart, and a warm amber vanilla base. It reads softly powdery rather than sugary, with narcissus, jasmine, rose, and a touch of vetiver giving it a polished, slightly vintage feel. It suits someone who enjoys elegant florals with warmth…

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Shiseido Koto opens with a dry, sharp gust of aldehydes and bitter green notes. It immediately sets a cool, intellectual tone that feels miles away from the sugary confections of modern department store shelves. As it warms on the skin, a powdery heart of narcissus and orris root comes forward, keeping the profile cri…

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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 Woman No.1 or Koto?

Bogner Woman No.1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Bogner Woman No.1 is rated 4.01/5 from 304 votes; Koto is rated 4.23/5 from 131 votes. Choose Bogner Woman No.1 for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Koto for a leather and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Woman No.1 or Koto?

Bogner Woman No.1 lasts longest (Bogner Woman No.1 81/100, Koto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner Woman No.1 or Koto?

Bogner Woman No.1 projects furthest (Bogner Woman No.1 72/100, Koto 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Woman No.1 and Koto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Narcissus, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Bogner Woman No.1 or Koto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Koto is the stronger pick. For winter, Bogner Woman No.1 is the stronger pick. Koto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Woman No.1 and Koto?

Bogner Woman No.1 has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Koto has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Spices and Citruses, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.