Fragrance comparison

H vs Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Chlorophylla

4.5413 votes

Rank #32,103 CitrusWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #18,528 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

H
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

H2/4

Eau de Cologne2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HChlorophylla

Eau de CologneMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

Category winnerHRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

68%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityH

SillageEau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

white floral58%

floral44%

musky30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaHoneysuckle

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

GrapefruitSicilian LemonOrangePomeloRosemary

Heart

GeraniumJasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskSiam BenzoinHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Spring93

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H by Chlorophylla is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for men. H was launched in 2015. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Honeysuckle; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk. It opens with Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot. The heart moves into Rose, Geranium. …

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Eau de Cologne by Mahogany is a straightforward citrus aromatic scent that pairs bright, sun-kissed fruits with a clean herbal undertone. It matches a laid-back style, offering a clean, zesty profile for casual morning routines. The formula targets men looking for immediate freshness, though the green and musky elemen…

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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, H or Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. H is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes. Choose H for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, H or Eau de Cologne?

H lasts longest (H 72/100, Eau de Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H or Eau de Cologne?

Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Eau de Cologne 60/100, H 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H and Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia.

Is H or Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

H suits daytime wear; Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H and Eau de Cologne?

H has top notes of Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Eau de Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Pomelo, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Siam Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver.