Fragrance comparison

For Men vs From Patiala

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

For Men

Mahogany

4.205 votes

Rank #52,895 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

From Patiala

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #43,847 AldehydicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

From Patiala takes 3 of 4 categories.

For Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
From Patiala
Choose it for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

For Men1/4

From Patiala3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For MenMahogany

From PatialaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 38%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFor Men

SillageFrom Patiala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFrom PatialaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

aldehydic100%

amber92%

mossy84%

musky77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aldehydic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonCumin

Heart

JasminePineappleOrange BlossomRose

Base

MuskPatchouliVetiverSandalowoodAmberOakmoss

Notes

Orange BlossomAldehydesOakmossAmberRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orange Blossom, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for From Patiala, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFrom PatialaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Men by Mahogany is a sharp, classic-leaning chypre built around a bright aldehydic opening. It settles into a warm, mossy foundation of oakmoss and patchouli that feels right at home in a professional office setting or formal evening event. This scent offers a clean, masculine presence that favors structure and tr…

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From Patiala by The Dua Brand presents an oriental floral profile built around crisp aldehydes, lush rose, and rich amber. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright aldehydes paired with sweet orange blossom, offering a fresh, soapy lift that feels classic yet vibrant. As the scent develops, velvety rose takes center…

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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, For Men or From Patiala?

From Patiala takes 3 of 4 categories. For Men is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; From Patiala is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose For Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose From Patiala for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, For Men or From Patiala?

For Men lasts longest (For Men 70/100, From Patiala 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Men or From Patiala?

From Patiala projects furthest (From Patiala 75/100, For Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Men and From Patiala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Rose and Musk.

Is For Men or From Patiala better for summer or winter?

For Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Men and From Patiala?

For Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalowood. From Patiala features Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Amber and Rose.