Fragrance comparison

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa vs Roses des Vents Nord

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa

MABRA PARFUMS

4.002 votes

Rank #64,708 CitrusGreen

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Roses des Vents Nord

Dorin

3.673 votes

Rank #67,892 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa takes 2 of 2 categories.

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Roses des Vents Nord
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa2/2

Roses des Vents Nord0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java Cologne - Koln JawaMABRA PARFUMS

Roses des Vents NordDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageJava Cologne - Koln Jawa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

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

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonLimeGreen NotesEucalyptusSea water

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarNutmegCloveCinnamonBasil

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchoulioak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Roses des Vents Nord, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJava Cologne - Koln JawaHigher 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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Roses des Vents Nord by Dorin opens with an icy splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and brisk eucalyptus that immediately clears the head. It feels like stepping outside on a frosty morning by a northern coastline, where salty sea water breezes cut through crisp pine needles and fresh green leaves. As the…

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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 Roses des Vents Nord?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa takes 2 of 2 categories. Java Cologne - Koln Jawa is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Roses des Vents Nord is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Java Cologne - Koln Jawa for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Roses des Vents Nord for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Roses des Vents Nord?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa projects furthest (Java Cologne - Koln Jawa 75/100, Roses des Vents Nord 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Cologne - Koln Jawa and Roses des Vents Nord smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver.

Is Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Roses des Vents Nord better for summer or winter?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa suits daytime wear; Roses des Vents Nord suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Cologne - Koln Jawa and Roses des Vents Nord?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa features Lime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver. Roses des Vents Nord has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.