Fragrance comparison

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa vs Lacoste

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 589 ratings analysed

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa

MABRA PARFUMS

4.002 votes

Rank #63,967 CitrusGreen

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56%scent match

Closely related

Lacoste

Lacoste Fragrances

4.15587 votes

Rank #2,033 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa2/4

Lacoste2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Sillage & projection: Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Value for money: Lacoste
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lacoste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java Cologne - Koln JawaMABRA PARFUMS

LacosteLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.15/ 5 · 587 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

587 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJava Cologne - Koln Jawa

SillageJava Cologne - Koln Jawa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLacosteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeBergamotGreen NotesVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeLavenderBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLacosteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa by MABRA PARFUMS brings a botanical breath of fresh air to warm-weather fragrance collections. Crafted by perfumer Brahim Mohamed, this 2025 release opens with a tart burst of lime rind accompanied by bright, sunny bergamot. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, vibrant green notes unfold acr…

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Lacoste by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and clary sage before shifting into a soapy herbal heart. Basil, green leaves, and geranium add a crisp, outdoorsy snap. As it settles, oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar build a clean, retro woody foundation built for warm spring mornings and crisp po…

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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, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Lacoste?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Java Cologne - Koln Jawa is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes. Choose Java Cologne - Koln Jawa for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Lacoste?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa lasts longest (Java Cologne - Koln Jawa 80/100, Lacoste 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Lacoste?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa projects furthest (Java Cologne - Koln Jawa 75/100, Lacoste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Cologne - Koln Jawa and Lacoste smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver.

Is Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Lacoste better for summer or winter?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Cologne - Koln Jawa and Lacoste?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa features Lime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver. Lacoste has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Geranium, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.