Fragrance comparison

Cabana vs Epic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cabana

Killer Oud

3.98150 votes

Rank #4,501 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #44,222 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabana takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cabana
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cabana4/4

Epic0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CabanaKiller Oud

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerCabanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

124 votes

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCabana

SillageCabana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

fresh42%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumMintOrange Blossom

Heart

IvyMossVetiver

Base

Dry WoodMyrrhPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Moss, Vetiver and Myrrh. 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

Summer99

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex25

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#44,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCabanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cabana by Killer Oud is a green, woody aromatic fragrance built around galbanum, mint, ivy, moss and dry woods. On skin, reviewers often describe it as fresh cut grass, cool greenery and a mossy vetiver dry-down, with a clear link to Amouage Beach Hut Man. It suits warm weather best, especially if you like sharp, clea…

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Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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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.

Which is better, Cabana or Epic?

Cabana takes 4 of 4 categories. Cabana is rated 3.98/5 from 150 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cabana for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabana or Epic?

Cabana lasts longest (Cabana 73/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabana or Epic?

Cabana projects furthest (Cabana 62/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabana and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Moss, Vetiver and Myrrh.

Is Cabana or Epic better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabana and Epic?

Cabana has top notes of Galbanum, Mint and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ivy, Moss and Vetiver, a base of Dry Wood, Myrrh and Patchouli. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.