Fragrance comparison

Khamsin vs Berlin Urban

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Khamsin

Mahogany

4.3614 votes

Rank #45,895 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #49,322 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Khamsin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Khamsin2/4

Berlin Urban2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhamsinMahogany

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%

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

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageKhamsin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value95

Category winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberwoodMuskCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKhamsinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Khamsin is a clean fougere that matches a sharp splash of Sicilian lemon with fresh green leaves. The blend quickly settles into a dry lavender heart before landing on a warm base of cedarwood and amberwood. It works best as an easy, everyday option for casual spring afternoons when you want to feel refreshed…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Khamsin or Berlin Urban?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Khamsin is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Khamsin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Khamsin or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Khamsin 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khamsin or Berlin Urban?

Khamsin projects furthest (Khamsin 70/100, Berlin Urban 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khamsin and Berlin Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Khamsin or Berlin Urban better for summer or winter?

Khamsin suits evening wear; Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khamsin and Berlin Urban?

Khamsin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk and Cedar. 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.