Fragrance comparison

Hub vs To Break

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Hub

Agustin Davila

3.502 votes

Rank #60,732 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

To Break takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hub
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.
To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hub1/3

To Break2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: To Break
Sillage & projection: Hub
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: To Break

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HubAgustin Davila

To BreakMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTo Break

SillageHub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

marine61%

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack currant leafBasil

Heart

Sea NotesWatermelonRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumMagnoliaIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberSweet Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for To Break, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,732

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTo BreakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hub opens with a breezy mix of bergamot, basil and black currant leaf, then moves into a watery fruity floral heart with sea notes, watermelon, green apple and soft rose. It reads fresh, aromatic and lightly sweet, with musk, amber and sandalwood giving it a smoother finish. This looks best suited to someone who enjoy…

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To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

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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, Hub or To Break?

To Break takes 2 of 3 categories. Hub is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes. Choose Hub for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hub or To Break?

They last about the same: To Break 61/100, Hub 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hub or To Break?

Hub projects furthest (Hub 75/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hub and To Break smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Hub or To Break better for summer or winter?

To Break suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hub and To Break?

Hub has top notes of Bergamot, Black currant leaf and Basil, heart notes of Sea Notes, Watermelon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Sweet Notes. To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk.