Danaë vs Berlin Urban
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DanaëChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Berlin UrbanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Danaë2/4
Berlin Urban2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Berlin Urban
- Sillage & projection
- Danaë
- Value for money
- Berlin Urban
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Danaë
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DanaëArgosBerlin UrbanMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 450 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
22%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
450 votes
63%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBerlin Urban
SillageDanaë
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus83%
musky65%
patchouli48%
powdery30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodCedarPink Pepper
Base
Mysore SandalwoodPatchouliMuskCistus Incanus
Top
Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger
Heart
KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,760
PerfumerChristian Petrovich
Launched2021
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,322
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDanaëHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuilt for chilly weather and formal night events, Danaë by Argos pairs crisp citrus with heavy cashmeran, guaiac wood, and soft musk. The initial lemon splash clears fast, giving way to ten hours of creamy sandalwood. It offers a solid choice for buyers seeking a polished cold-weather signature scent that stays close …
Reviews →Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …
Reviews →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, Danaë or Berlin Urban?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Danaë is rated 4.28/5 from 450 votes; Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Danaë for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Danaë or Berlin Urban?
Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Danaë 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Danaë or Berlin Urban?
Danaë projects furthest (Danaë 63/100, Berlin Urban 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Danaë and Berlin Urban smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.
Is Danaë or Berlin Urban better for summer or winter?
Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Danaë and Berlin Urban?
Danaë has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Cistus Incanus. Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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