Fragrance comparison

Eau de Cologne vs Rhubarb

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #18,552 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rhubarb

Perfumer H

3.84109 votes

Rank #8,983 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Eau de Cologne2/4

Rhubarb2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CologneMahogany

RhubarbPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

3.84/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

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

26%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRhubarb

SillageEau de Cologne

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%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Notes

JuniperHaitian VetiverOrangeAtlas CedarSicilian LemonRose WaterRed FruitsTunisian Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Orange 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

Spring93

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,983

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerRhubarbHigher 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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Rhubarb by Perfumer H reads less like a literal rhubarb perfume and more like a bright green vetiver with citrus, juniper, cedar and a tart red-fruit lift. It feels fresh, woody and aromatic, with a sunny early-summer mood rather than a sugary fruit profile. The main caution is performance. Wearers describe the scent…

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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 Rhubarb?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes; Rhubarb is rated 3.84/5 from 109 votes. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Cologne or Rhubarb?

Rhubarb lasts longest (Rhubarb 68/100, Eau de Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Cologne or Rhubarb?

Projection is very close: Eau de Cologne 60/100, Rhubarb 58/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Cologne and Rhubarb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Haitian Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in Eau de Cologne and Rhubarb?

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. Rhubarb features Juniper, Haitian Vetiver, Orange, Atlas Cedar and Sicilian Lemon.