Fragrance comparison

DNWR vs Mauboussin Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 694 ratings analysed

DNWR

Zara

3.4630 votes

Rank #25,983 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Mauboussin Homme

Mauboussin

4.03664 votes

Rank #623 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mauboussin Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

DNWR
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mauboussin Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

DNWR0/5

Mauboussin Homme5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNWRZara

Mauboussin HommeMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

4.03/ 5 · 664 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerMauboussin HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

46%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

512 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMauboussin Homme

SillageMauboussin Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMauboussin HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

lavender48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLavenderRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderRosemaryBergamot

Heart

CinnamonPatchouliSage

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night55

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#623

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews142

Category winnerMauboussin HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara DNWR introduces a sharp herbal freshness that feels casual, clean, and modern. Rosemary and clean lavender lead the scent, making it a reliable option for warm morning runs or running weekend errands in a basic tee and jeans. The base settles into quiet woods, keeping the blend straightforward and easy to wear th…

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Mauboussin Homme leans classic, aromatic, and gently spicy, with lavender up front, cinnamon and patchouli through the heart, and a soft vanilla-musky base. Reviews often describe it as classy, dry, and slightly powdery rather than loud. It suits shoppers who enjoy older-school barbershop and oriental fougere styles, …

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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, DNWR or Mauboussin Homme?

Mauboussin Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. DNWR is rated 3.46/5 from 30 votes; Mauboussin Homme is rated 4.03/5 from 664 votes. Choose DNWR for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mauboussin Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, DNWR or Mauboussin Homme?

Mauboussin Homme lasts longest (Mauboussin Homme 71/100, DNWR 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNWR or Mauboussin Homme?

Projection is very close: Mauboussin Homme 61/100, DNWR 60/100 for sillage.

Do DNWR and Mauboussin Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is DNWR or Mauboussin Homme better for summer or winter?

DNWR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNWR and Mauboussin Homme?

DNWR features Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Mauboussin Homme has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.