Fragrance comparison

Cosmos vs Flåme

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Cosmos

House of BŌ

3.6169 votes

Rank #33,191 SmokyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Flåme

ånd fragrances

3.254 votes

Rank #58,599 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cosmos
Choose it for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flåme
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cosmos2/4

Flåme2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CosmosHouse of BŌ

Flåmeånd fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 1%Had 0%Want 99%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

12%Hate

69 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityFlåme

SillageCosmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFlåmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

metallic92%

woody84%

mineral77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

smoky88%

earthy77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

mineral42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and mineral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Metallic notesWhiskeyMuskPraline

Heart3-4 hrs

CoalDragon Blood ResinCacao

Base8-12+ hrs

SmokeLeatherAgarwoodOrris

Notes

SmokeCoalDried Fallen LeavesMushroomToffeeMaple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoal and Smoke. Durations are only published for Cosmos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,191

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,599

PerfumerSimon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCosmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ Cosmos delivers a striking collision between freezing minerals and smoldering wood. One spray reveals an industrial flash of cold metallic notes and aged whiskey, cutting through the air like chilled steel. Do not overspray this. The scent warms up quickly as bitter cacao and dragon blood resin settle onto…

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Flåme by ånd fragrances captures the smoky, earthy essence of a forest bonfire during late autumn. Created by Simon Constantine, this unisex scent leans into raw charcoal, sweet toffee, and maple notes. It stays close to the skin, making it an ideal choice for cool weather when you want something grounded, atmospheric…

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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, Cosmos or Flåme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cosmos is rated 3.61/5 from 69 votes; Flåme is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cosmos for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flåme for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmos or Flåme?

Flåme lasts longest (Flåme 80/100, Cosmos 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmos or Flåme?

Cosmos projects furthest (Cosmos 61/100, Flåme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmos and Flåme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and mineral accords. Common notes include Coal and Smoke.

Is Cosmos or Flåme better for summer or winter?

Cosmos suits evening wear; Flåme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmos and Flåme?

Cosmos has top notes of Metallic notes, Whiskey, Musk and Praline, heart notes of Coal, Dragon Blood Resin and Cacao, a base of Smoke, Leather, Agarwood and Orris. Flåme features Smoke, Coal, Dried Fallen Leaves, Mushroom and Toffee.