Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Berlin Urban

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #44,143 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

In Paris2/3

Berlin Urban1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value95

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Violet Leaf and Geranium. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,143

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …

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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, In Paris or Berlin Urban?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, In Paris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Berlin Urban?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Berlin Urban 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Berlin Urban smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Violet Leaf and Geranium.

Is In Paris or Berlin Urban better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear; Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Berlin Urban?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.