Fragrance comparison

His Ideal Cologne vs Fragrance №12

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

His Ideal Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #53,935 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fragrance №12

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #41,912 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fragrance №12 takes 3 of 3 categories.

His Ideal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fragrance №12
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

His Ideal Cologne0/3

Fragrance №123/3

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

His Ideal CologneThe Dua Brand

Fragrance №12Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFragrance №12

SillageFragrance №12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

musky77%

fresh spicy65%

almond53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

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 = shared

Notes

Pink PepperGrapefruitWhite MuskBergamotVetiverAlmondOrangeNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart

VioletPink PepperPatchouliPepperGeraniumNeroli

Base

VetiverCedarBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for His Ideal Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,912

PerfumerAlain Allione

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFragrance №12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Fragrance №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…

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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, His Ideal Cologne or Fragrance №12?

Fragrance №12 takes 3 of 3 categories. His Ideal Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Fragrance №12 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose His Ideal Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fragrance №12 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, His Ideal Cologne or Fragrance №12?

Fragrance №12 lasts longest (Fragrance №12 80/100, His Ideal Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Ideal Cologne or Fragrance №12?

Fragrance №12 projects furthest (Fragrance №12 75/100, His Ideal Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Ideal Cologne and Fragrance №12 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is His Ideal Cologne or Fragrance №12 better for summer or winter?

His Ideal Cologne suits daytime wear; Fragrance №12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Ideal Cologne and Fragrance №12?

His Ideal Cologne features Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, White Musk, Bergamot and Vetiver. 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.