Fragrance comparison

Cozy Season vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Cozy Season

Bath & Body Works

4.1763 votes

Rank #30,531 SweetLavender

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48%scent match

Some overlap

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Cozy Season
Choose it for a sweet and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cozy Season3/6

The Mauve3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cozy SeasonBath & Body Works

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerCozy SeasonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCozy SeasonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Mauve

SillageThe Mauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

lavender90%

honey80%

lactonic70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both lavender, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderCustardHoneyOak

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCozy SeasonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cozy Season by Bath & Body Works is a sweet, woody aromatic scent designed for cooler weather. It features a prominent blend of lavender and honey, anchored by creamy custard and earthy oak notes. This fragrance creates a warm and comforting aura, making it a fitting choice for crisp autumn days or relaxing evenings a…

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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, Cozy Season or The Mauve?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Cozy Season is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cozy Season for a sweet and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cozy Season or The Mauve?

The Mauve lasts longest (The Mauve 57/100, Cozy Season 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cozy Season or The Mauve?

The Mauve projects furthest (The Mauve 48/100, Cozy Season 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cozy Season and The Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Cozy Season or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Cozy Season is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.