Fragrance comparison

Мгла vs English Royal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Мгла

Wood Moss

3.003 votes

Rank #64,901 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

English Royal

Oakcha

3.003 votes

Rank #64,550 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

English Royal takes 2 of 2 categories.

Мгла
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall.
English Royal
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Мгла0/2

English Royal2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

МглаWood Moss

English RoyalOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityEnglish Royal

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky88%

leather77%

amber65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

leather74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both smoky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseTarVetiverWhite FlowersBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bergamot

Heart

ArtemisiaRose

Base

LeatherIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodPatchouliLabdanumCardamomBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnglish RoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Мгла by Wood Moss is a bold, challenging unisex composition that centers on a heavy, resinous profile. With notes of tar, leather, incense, and guaiac wood, it offers a stark, smoky experience that suits the deepest nights of winter. This is not for those seeking light florals, as it demands an appreciation for dark, …

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English Royal by Oakcha delivers a dark, comforting blend of rich leather, warm amber, and smoky incense with a bright splash of bergamot at the first spray. Designed as an accessible tribute to high-end night fragrances, it balances dry woods like guaiac wood and cedar against a spicy core of saffron, cardamom, and c…

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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, Мгла or English Royal?

English Royal takes 2 of 2 categories. Мгла is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; English Royal is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Мгла for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall. Choose English Royal for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Мгла or English Royal?

English Royal lasts longest (English Royal 70/100, Мгла 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Мгла and English Royal smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Benzoin.

Is Мгла or English Royal better for summer or winter?

English Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Мгла and English Royal?

Мгла features Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense, Tar and Vetiver. English Royal has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Artemisia and Rose, a base of Leather, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Guaiac Wood.