Fragrance comparison

Hot Cologne vs Nike Urban Wood Man

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 426 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hot Cologne

Mugler

3.98252 votes

Rank #9,553 CitrusCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nike Urban Wood Man

Nike

3.96174 votes

Rank #7,584 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hot Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nike Urban Wood Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Hot Cologne4/7

Nike Urban Wood Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Hot Cologne
Community sentiment: Nike Urban Wood Man
Longevity: Hot Cologne
Sillage & projection: Hot Cologne
Value for money: Nike Urban Wood Man
Versatility: Hot Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nike Urban Wood Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot CologneMugler

Nike Urban Wood ManNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerHot CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

35%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNike Urban Wood ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHot Cologne

SillageHot Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value96

Category winnerNike Urban Wood ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

coffee83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

coffee69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, coffee and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LemonCoffeeBergamotPetitgrainMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeArtemisiaLemon

Heart

NutmegCoffeePepperOrange Blossom

Base

Peru BalsamSandalwoodMuskBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coffee, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Hot Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall44

Winter28

Day100

Night39

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHot CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex58

Women3

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#7,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerNike Urban Wood ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Hot Cologne flips classic European cologne on its head. The opening hits fast with sour lemon pulp, bitter green petitgrain, and sparkling mandarin orange peel. It feels bracingly clean. Think of an icy morning shower in a sunlit bathroom. Then comes the curveball. A distinct roasted coffee note creeps in from …

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Nike Urban Wood Man is an oriental fougere that balances spicy cardamom and lemon with a heart of roasted coffee and nutmeg. Resting on a base of peru balsam and sandalwood, this 2020 release offers a unique, sweet-woody profile. It performs reliably in cooler autumn and winter weather, making it a distinct choice for…

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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, Hot Cologne or Nike Urban Wood Man?

Hot Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Hot Cologne is rated 3.98/5 from 252 votes; Nike Urban Wood Man is rated 3.96/5 from 174 votes. Choose Hot Cologne for a citrus and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nike Urban Wood Man for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hot Cologne or Nike Urban Wood Man?

Hot Cologne lasts longest (Hot Cologne 69/100, Nike Urban Wood Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot Cologne or Nike Urban Wood Man?

Hot Cologne projects furthest (Hot Cologne 64/100, Nike Urban Wood Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot Cologne and Nike Urban Wood Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, coffee and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coffee, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Hot Cologne or Nike Urban Wood Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hot Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Nike Urban Wood Man is the stronger pick. Hot Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot Cologne and Nike Urban Wood Man?

Hot Cologne features Lemon, Coffee, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Mandarin Orange. Nike Urban Wood Man has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coffee, Pepper and Orange Blossom, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Musk and Balsam Fir.