Fragrance comparison

Eau de Cologne vs Petitgrain

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #18,528 CitrusAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Petitgrain

Perfumer H

3.9041 votes

Rank #13,272 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petitgrain takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Eau de Cologne1/4

Petitgrain3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CologneMahogany

PetitgrainPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

3.90/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerEau de CologneRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPetitgrain

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

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%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

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

Sicilian BergamotSicilian LemonOrange

Heart

Tunisian NeroliPetitgrain ParaguayTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Haitian VetiverRosemaryWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Orange, Rosemary and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Spring60

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,272

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPetitgrainHigher 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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Petitgrain by Perfumer H is a bright, green citrus cologne built around the whole orange tree: fruit, leaf and blossom. It opens with bergamot, lemon and orange, then turns smoother and more floral through neroli, orange blossom and petitgrain. Reviewers praise its sun-warmed citrus, herbal bite and polished natural f…

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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 Petitgrain?

Petitgrain takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes; Petitgrain is rated 3.90/5 from 41 votes. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Petitgrain for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Cologne or Petitgrain?

Petitgrain lasts longest (Petitgrain 74/100, Eau de Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Cologne or Petitgrain?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 63/100, Eau de Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Cologne and Petitgrain smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Orange, Rosemary and Haitian Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in Eau de Cologne and Petitgrain?

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. Petitgrain has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Tunisian Neroli, Petitgrain Paraguay and Tunisian Orange Blossom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Rosemary and White Musk.