Fragrance comparison

Fire vs In Green

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fire

Mary Greenwell

4.6721 votes

Rank #17,154 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

In Green

Henry Cotton's

3.2711 votes

Rank #58,244 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
In Green
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fire5/5

In Green0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FireMary Greenwell

In GreenHenry Cotton's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

3.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerFireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

18%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityFire

SillageFire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIncenseSaffronCardamomOsmanthusTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodLeatherTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotPepperCassis

Heart

NutmegSageTeak Wood

Base

VetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Teak Wood. Durations are only published for Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring40

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Greenwell Fire opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper, bitter grapefruit, and fresh nutmeg that clears the sinuses before settling into a warm, shadowy heart. A rich crimson rose emerges alongside dry frankincense, saffron, and cardamom, cutting through the initial citrus sharpness. As the scent warms on…

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In Green by Henry Cotton's opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and cassis. Soon, herbal clary sage and nutmeg warm the heart over dry teak wood. Clean vetiver grounds the base with a quiet, earthy finish. It wears easily on crisp spring mornings and relaxed weekend afternoons in casual wear.

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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, Fire or In Green?

Fire takes 5 of 5 categories. Fire is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes; In Green is rated 3.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fire for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose In Green for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fire or In Green?

Fire lasts longest (Fire 74/100, In Green 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fire or In Green?

Fire projects furthest (Fire 68/100, In Green 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire and In Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Teak Wood.

Is Fire or In Green better for summer or winter?

Fire suits daytime wear; In Green suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fire and In Green?

Fire has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Teak Wood. In Green has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Cassis, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sage and Teak Wood, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes.