Fragrance comparison

Koala vs Mazzolari

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,080 ratings analysed

Koala

Zoologist Perfumes

3.81942 votes

Rank #1,971 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mazzolari

4.04138 votes

Rank #4,290 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazzolari takes 6 of 7 categories.

Koala
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mazzolari
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Koala1/7

Mazzolari6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KoalaZoologist Perfumes

MazzolariMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerMazzolariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

696 votes

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerMazzolariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMazzolari

SillageMazzolari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMazzolariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

camphor77%

green65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

green100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusPine TreeHoneyMimosaCitruses

Heart

Black TeaSpicesVetiverIncenseGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberVanilla

Notes

Green NotesVetyverSandalwoodIncenseSpicesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Incense and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMazzolariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,971

PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#4,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerKoalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Koala opens with a vivid eucalyptus rush, green, camphoraceous and cool, softened by honey and citrus rather than pushed into harsh medicinal territory. It quickly settles into aromatic tea, pine, soft spice and clean woods. On skin, it usually becomes smoother, soapier and more musky than the opening suggests. This i…

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Mazzolari is an old-school green woody fragrance with spicy bite, smoky warmth, and a soft sandalwood finish. Wearers often describe a strong green and clove-like opening, then a mossy, floral, slightly animalic heart that feels more vintage masculine than modern clean. It suits people who enjoy assertive green aromat…

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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, Koala or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari takes 6 of 7 categories. Koala is rated 3.81/5 from 942 votes; Mazzolari is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Koala for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mazzolari for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Koala or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari lasts longest (Mazzolari 86/100, Koala 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Koala or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari projects furthest (Mazzolari 75/100, Koala 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Koala and Mazzolari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Koala or Mazzolari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Koala is the stronger pick. For winter, Mazzolari is the stronger pick. Mazzolari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Koala and Mazzolari?

Koala has top notes of Eucalyptus, Pine Tree, Honey and Mimosa, heart notes of Black Tea, Spices, Vetiver and Incense, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. Mazzolari features Green Notes, Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Spices.