Fragrance №12 vs His Ideal Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fragrance №12 takes 3 of 3 categories.
Fragrance №12Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Ideal CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fragrance №123/3
His Ideal Cologne0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fragrance №12
- Sillage & projection
- Fragrance №12
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fragrance №12
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fragrance №12Nikkos-Oskol FragranceHis Ideal CologneThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFragrance №12
SillageFragrance №12
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
musky77%
fresh spicy65%
almond53%
sweet42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitOrange
Heart
VioletPink PepperPatchouliPepperGeraniumNeroli
Base
VetiverCedarBenzoinOakmossMusk
Notes
Pink PepperGrapefruitWhite MuskBergamotVetiverAlmondOrangeNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for His Ideal Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,912
PerfumerAlain Allione
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#53,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFragrance №12Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFragrance №12 by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance is a versatile unisex scent built on a bright citrus foundation. It opens with sharp grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a sophisticated blend of violet, pepper, and earthy vetiver. This 2012 release functions well as a daily driver for office or casual settings, provid…
Reviews →His Ideal Cologne by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around crisp citrus and a creamy nutty core. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp grapefruit, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the bright fruit settles, roasted almond and pink pepper step forward to give the co…
Reviews →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, Fragrance №12 or His Ideal Cologne?
Fragrance №12 takes 3 of 3 categories. Fragrance №12 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; His Ideal Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fragrance №12 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose His Ideal Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fragrance №12 or His Ideal Cologne?
Fragrance №12 lasts longest (Fragrance №12 80/100, His Ideal Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fragrance №12 or His Ideal Cologne?
Fragrance №12 projects furthest (Fragrance №12 75/100, His Ideal Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fragrance №12 and His Ideal Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pink Pepper.
Is Fragrance №12 or His Ideal Cologne better for summer or winter?
Fragrance №12 suits daytime wear; His Ideal Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fragrance №12 and His Ideal Cologne?
Fragrance №12 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Benzoin and Oakmoss. His Ideal Cologne features Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, White Musk, Bergamot and Vetiver.
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