Fragrance comparison

Frisson Dandy vs Oxford

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 906 ratings analysed

Frisson Dandy

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #43,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Oxford

Roberto Ugolini

3.74899 votes

Rank #319 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oxford takes 2 of 4 categories.

Frisson Dandy
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oxford
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Frisson Dandy1/4

Oxford2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frisson DandyEvaflor

OxfordRoberto Ugolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

3.74/ 5 · 899 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

43%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

35%Love

19%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

19%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOxford

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value97

¤ Price value71

Category winnerFrisson DandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverBenzoinCedar

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepperPink Pepper

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinCedarPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for Frisson Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night37

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#319

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander

Launched—

Reviews301

Category winnerOxfordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Frisson Dandy is a dry, brisk woody spicy cologne designed for daytime utility. The scent kicks off with bitter grapefruit rind and sharp green petitgrain, offering a brisk slap of freshness before the spices take over. Within twenty minutes, the citrus brightness yields to a hearty core of cracked black peppe…

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Oxford by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and orange before grounding itself in pepper and geranium. It evolves into a woody base of cedar and sandalwood, creating a classic, professional scent profile. This fragrance fits well for office settings or formal events during the cooler months of sp…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Frisson Dandy or Oxford?

Oxford takes 2 of 4 categories. Frisson Dandy is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Oxford is rated 3.74/5 from 899 votes. Choose Frisson Dandy for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oxford for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frisson Dandy or Oxford?

Oxford lasts longest (Oxford 82/100, Frisson Dandy 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frisson Dandy or Oxford?

Projection is very close: Frisson Dandy 75/100, Oxford 75/100 for sillage.

Do Frisson Dandy and Oxford smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Pepper and Geranium.

Is Frisson Dandy or Oxford better for summer or winter?

Frisson Dandy suits daytime wear; Oxford suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frisson Dandy and Oxford?

Frisson Dandy has top notes of Petitgrain and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Pepper, Geranium and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cedar. Oxford has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cedar.