Fragrance comparison

Endless vs Why Not A Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

Endless

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.25197 votes

Rank #14,442 FruityFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Endless
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Endless3/7

Why Not A Cologne3/7

Ratings & consensus: Why Not A Cologne
Community sentiment: Why Not A Cologne
Longevity: Endless
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Endless
Versatility: Why Not A Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Endless

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EndlessSarah Jessica Parker

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

186 votes

24%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEndless

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value41

Category winnerEndlessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

sweet69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumRed AppleIvyPineapple

Heart

PeonyMagnoliaJasmineChamomileCloves

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossSandalwoodSuedeVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red ApplePineappleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

Teak WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Why Not A Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall47

Winter12

Day100

Night53

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex23

Women62

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,442

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEndlessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Endless opens with juicy plum and red apple, then softens into peony, magnolia and a light musky woods base. On many wearers it reads clean, fruity and slightly powdery, with a gentle patchouli and oakmoss finish. This suits someone who wants a pretty, easy floral fruity scent rather than big projection. Sample first…

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Why Not A Cologne by Mark Buxton offers an energetic burst of fresh fruit over a warm, structured foundation. Released in 2021, the scent opens with crisp red apple, sweet tropical pineapple, and a touch of light magnolia flower. As the bright initial burst softens, gentle floral notes settle into the heart before res…

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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, Endless or Why Not A Cologne?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Endless is rated 3.25/5 from 197 votes; Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes. Choose Endless for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Endless or Why Not A Cologne?

They last about the same: Endless 60/100, Why Not A Cologne 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Endless or Why Not A Cologne?

Projection is very close: Endless 55/100, Why Not A Cologne 55/100 for sillage.

Do Endless and Why Not A Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia.

Is Endless or Why Not A Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Why Not A Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Endless is the stronger pick. Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Endless and Why Not A Cologne?

Endless has top notes of Plum, Red Apple, Ivy and Pineapple, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia, Jasmine and Chamomile, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Why Not A Cologne has top notes of Red Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Teak Wood and Leather.