Fragrance comparison

Current Culture vs Frankenstein

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Current Culture

ROAN

3.6857 votes

Rank #14,051 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #63,989 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Current Culture
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Current Culture2/4

Frankenstein2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Current CultureROAN

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCurrent Culture

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFrankensteinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

floral77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White GingerBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

NeroliPeonyMatcha Tea

Base

SeaweedMossMusk

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

InformationalShared notesMatcha Tea, Seaweed and Moss. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night31

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex67

Women25

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,051

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#63,989

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCurrent CultureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Current Culture by ROAN opens with a bright, effervescent burst of bergamot and zesty white ginger. This fragrance settles into a unique heart of matcha tea, neroli, and peony. Built on a base of salty moss, seaweed, and clean musk, it captures the essence of the California coast. Ideal for casual spring or summer day…

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House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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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, Current Culture or Frankenstein?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Current Culture is rated 3.68/5 from 57 votes; Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Current Culture for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Current Culture or Frankenstein?

Current Culture lasts longest (Current Culture 64/100, Frankenstein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Current Culture or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Current Culture 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Current Culture and Frankenstein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine accords. Common notes include Matcha Tea, Seaweed and Moss.

Is Current Culture or Frankenstein better for summer or winter?

Current Culture suits daytime wear; Frankenstein suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Current Culture and Frankenstein?

Current Culture has top notes of White Ginger, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Peony and Matcha Tea, a base of Seaweed, Moss and Musk. Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress.