Fragrance comparison

Heroes vs Dublin Urban

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Heroes

Marvel

2.605 votes

Rank #65,039 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Dublin Urban

Mahogany

4.3813 votes

Rank #29,760 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Heroes
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dublin Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Heroes2/4

Dublin Urban2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heroes
Sillage & projection: Heroes
Value for money: Dublin Urban
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dublin Urban

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeroesMarvel

Dublin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityHeroes

SillageHeroes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDublin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

ozonic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon ZestLavenderViolet Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBambooTonka Bean

Base4-6 hrs

CedarOzonic notesMuskMoss

Top

Herbal NotesThymeLavenderMintArtemisiaLemonBergamotGraperfuit

Heart

PatchouliSagePalisander RosewoodCloveCedar LeavesVelvetWoodsy Notes

Base

MossVetiverTonka BeanMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Durations are only published for Heroes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDublin UrbanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heroes by Marvel delivers an upfront blast of tart lemon zest, cooling mint, and crushed violet leaf that immediately reads like an energetic morning splash. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a clean, herbaceous middle of watery bamboo and mildly sweet tonka bean. It feels distinctly casual and br…

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Dublin Urban by Mahogany is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into crisp herbal notes and a sturdy woody base. Launched in 2022, it feels like an everyday reach for the office or casual weekend wear. With its blend of thyme, mint, and patchouli, this fragrance offers a clean, masculine profile that holds its own dur…

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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, Heroes or Dublin Urban?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Heroes is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Dublin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Heroes for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dublin Urban for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Heroes or Dublin Urban?

Heroes lasts longest (Heroes 80/100, Dublin Urban 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heroes or Dublin Urban?

Heroes projects furthest (Heroes 67/100, Dublin Urban 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heroes and Dublin Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

Is Heroes or Dublin Urban better for summer or winter?

Heroes suits daytime wear; Dublin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heroes and Dublin Urban?

Heroes has top notes of Lemon Zest, Lavender and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Mint, Bamboo and Tonka Bean, a base of Cedar, Ozonic notes, Musk and Moss. Dublin Urban has top notes of Herbal Notes, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Clove, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.