Fragrance comparison

Eau de Cologne vs Oud Rae'e

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #18,660 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Rae'e

Adyan by Anfar

4.002 votes

Rank #64,444 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Rae'e
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Cologne2/3

Oud Rae'e1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Rae'e
Sillage & projection: Eau de Cologne
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

Eau de CologneMahogany

Oud Rae'eAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud Rae'e

SillageEau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

white floral58%

floral44%

musky30%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitSicilian LemonOrangePomeloRosemary

Heart

GeraniumJasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskSiam BenzoinHaitian Vetiver

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPomeloMandarin OrangeHoneyLavenderRosemary

Heart

IrisOlibanumCedarwoodLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossSandalwoodVanillaAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pomelo, Rosemary and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#64,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Oud Rae'e by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Oud Rae'e was launched in 2020. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Honey, Lavender and Rosemary; middle notes are Iris, Olibanum, Cedarwood, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, …

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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, Eau de Cologne or Oud Rae'e?

Eau de Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes; Oud Rae'e is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oud Rae'e for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Cologne or Oud Rae'e?

Oud Rae'e lasts longest (Oud Rae'e 70/100, Eau de Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Cologne or Oud Rae'e?

Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Eau de Cologne 60/100, Oud Rae'e 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Cologne and Oud Rae'e smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pomelo, Rosemary and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eau de Cologne or Oud Rae'e better for summer or winter?

Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear; Oud Rae'e suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Cologne and Oud Rae'e?

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. Oud Rae'e has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Olibanum, Cedarwood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.