Fragrance comparison

Cacophony vs Russian Cologne

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

7 wins

Cacophony

Parfums Vintage

4.1226 votes

Rank #20,874 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Russian Cologne

Rasei Fort

2.7942 votes

Rank #22,972 VodkaLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cacophony takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cacophony
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Russian Cologne
Choose it for a vodka and leather character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cacophony7/7

Russian Cologne0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CacophonyParfums Vintage

Russian CologneRasei Fort

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

2.79/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerCacophonyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

31%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

43%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerCacophonyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityCacophony

SillageCacophony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value8

Category winnerCacophonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

vodka100%

leather91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNeroliBitter Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

PatchouliRoseIrisJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

White ChocolateOlibanumBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top

PepperPalisander RosewoodBitter OrangeNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

VodkaLavenderBenzoinAmbergrisLeatherJasmineAmberRose

Base

Birch TarPatchouliCedarwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Bitter Orange and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Cacophony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerCacophonyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men42

Unisex11

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,874

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,972

PerfumerRasei Fort

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerCacophonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cacophony by Parfums Vintage presents an assertive contrast between brisk citrus and rich, earthy sweetness. The fragrance opens with sharp bergamot, bitter orange, and neroli before revealing an intense core of earthy patchouli, powdery iris, rose, and jasmine. As it dries down, the scent settles into a sweet, resino…

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Russian Cologne by Rasei Fort is a bold, artistic Chypre that thrives on contrast. It opens with a sharp burst of citrus and pepper, transitioning quickly into a heart defined by vodka, leather, and aromatic lavender. This scent is built for those who appreciate old-world, atmospheric perfumery that feels both intelle…

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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, Cacophony or Russian Cologne?

Cacophony takes 7 of 7 categories. Cacophony is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; Russian Cologne is rated 2.79/5 from 42 votes. Choose Cacophony for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Russian Cologne for a vodka and leather character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cacophony or Russian Cologne?

Cacophony lasts longest (Cacophony 74/100, Russian Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cacophony or Russian Cologne?

Cacophony projects furthest (Cacophony 73/100, Russian Cologne 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cacophony and Russian Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Bitter Orange and Patchouli.

Is Cacophony or Russian Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Russian Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Cacophony is the stronger pick. Cacophony suits evening wear; Russian Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cacophony and Russian Cologne?

Cacophony has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of White Chocolate, Olibanum, Benzoin and Musk. Russian Cologne has top notes of Pepper, Palisander Rosewood, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Vodka, Lavender, Benzoin and Ambergris, a base of Birch Tar, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Musk.