Fragrance comparison

Cucumber vs Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cucumber

Perfumer H

4.1028 votes

Rank #22,466 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #18,552 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cucumber takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cucumber
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cucumber3/4

Eau de Cologne1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CucumberPerfumer H

Eau de CologneMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 76%

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

Category winnerCucumberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

68%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCucumber

SillageCucumber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

green80%

citrus70%

ozonic60%

aquatic50%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

white floral58%

floral44%

musky30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CucumberHaitian VetiverIran GalbanumCedarBergamotSicilian LemonGrapefruitTunisian Neroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitSicilian LemonOrangePomeloRosemary

Heart

GeraniumJasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskSiam BenzoinHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring93

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,466

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cucumber by Perfumer H is a cool, green aromatic cologne built around watery cucumber, citrus rind, clean musk and dry woods. Reviewers point to its unusual salty, savoury freshness and the sensation of a ripe cucumber cut open on a warm day. It suits shoppers who want a quiet summer scent with more texture than a si…

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Eau de Cologne by Mahogany is a straightforward citrus aromatic scent that pairs bright, sun-kissed fruits with a clean herbal undertone. It matches a laid-back style, offering a clean, zesty profile for casual morning routines. The formula targets men looking for immediate freshness, though the green and musky elemen…

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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, Cucumber or Eau de Cologne?

Cucumber takes 3 of 4 categories. Cucumber is rated 4.10/5 from 28 votes; Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes. Choose Cucumber for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cucumber or Eau de Cologne?

Cucumber lasts longest (Cucumber 70/100, Eau de Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cucumber or Eau de Cologne?

Projection is very close: Cucumber 61/100, Eau de Cologne 60/100 for sillage.

Do Cucumber and Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is Cucumber or Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

Cucumber suits daytime wear; Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cucumber and Eau de Cologne?

Cucumber features Cucumber, Haitian Vetiver, Iran Galbanum, Cedar and Bergamot. Eau de Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Pomelo, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Siam Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver.