Fragrance comparison

Hepster vs Oud Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 265 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,654 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cologne

Bortnikoff

4.35126 votes

Rank #9,153 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Hepster4/5

Oud Cologne1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Oud CologneBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

4.35/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerOud CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

56%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value30

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

animalic60%

woody50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

Top

Bitter OrangeWhite GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

Pine needlesGeraniumNutmegRose

Base

Thailand OudAmbergrisSiam BenzoinTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Nutmeg. 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

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men63

Unisex32

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#9,153

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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Oud Cologne by Bortnikoff blends sharp top-note citrus with dark resinous woods. The opening hits immediately with bitter orange, white grapefruit, and snappy pink pepper. As the bright citrus peel softens, pine needles and geranium give the middle a crisp forest character. The base shifts into wild Thailand oud, salt…

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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, Hepster or Oud Cologne?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories. Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes; Oud Cologne is rated 4.35/5 from 126 votes. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hepster or Oud Cologne?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Oud Cologne 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hepster or Oud Cologne?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Oud Cologne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hepster and Oud Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Nutmeg.

Is Hepster or Oud Cologne better for summer or winter?

Hepster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hepster and Oud Cologne?

Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax. Oud Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Pine needles, Geranium, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Thailand Oud, Ambergris, Siam Benzoin and Tonka Bean.