Fragrance comparison

Cocktail vs Cocktail Dry

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cocktail

Lush

3.66197 votes

Rank #7,139 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Cocktail Dry

Jean Patou

3.836 votes

Rank #57,351 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocktail takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cocktail
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cocktail Dry
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cocktail2/3

Cocktail Dry1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CocktailLush

Cocktail DryJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 55%Had 16%Want 30%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCocktail

SillageCocktail Dry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

rose100%

fresh spicy86%

white floral72%

warm spicy58%

aromatic44%

floral30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangLavenderGeraniumoak mossJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotSandalwoodCitrusesCinnamonRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseJasmineGeraniumCloveGreen Notesoak mossLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, oak moss 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

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex36

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,139

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#57,351

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCocktailHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cocktail by Lush is a bold, old-school floral with a sharp green edge. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, lavender and oakmoss do most of the talking, so it can open soapy, herbal or even a little strange before settling into something softer, woody and powdery. This suits wearers who enjoy character over easy prettiness. If you l…

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This floral aldehyde fragrance opens with a sharp, green brightness before settling into a warm, mossy dry down. Lavender and geranium provide a crisp, vintage clean feel that contrasts with the heat of clove and rose. It is an olfactory snapshot of 1930s cocktail hour, best suited for spring days when the air is cool…

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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, Cocktail or Cocktail Dry?

Cocktail takes 2 of 3 categories. Cocktail is rated 3.66/5 from 197 votes; Cocktail Dry is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cocktail for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cocktail Dry for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cocktail or Cocktail Dry?

They last about the same: Cocktail 71/100, Cocktail Dry 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cocktail or Cocktail Dry?

Cocktail Dry projects furthest (Cocktail Dry 69/100, Cocktail 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cocktail and Cocktail Dry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, oak moss and Jasmine.