Fragrance comparison

Kobraa vs Epic Maze

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 851 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kobraa

Bvlgari

4.29837 votes

Rank #734 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #19,763 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kobraa takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kobraa
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Epic Maze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kobraa4/5

Epic Maze1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KobraaBvlgari

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 837 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerKobraaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

577 votes

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityKobraa

SillageKobraa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value86

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

oud65%

warm spicy53%

rose42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Geranium

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#734

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#19,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerKobraaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kobraa is a fresh spicy incense oud from Bvlgari with a sharp green geranium opening, a resinous olibanum heart, and a clean agarwood base. It reads polished, aromatic, and masculine, with strong presence rather than a quiet skin scent. The appeal is its distinctive green incense profile and high-end feel. The caution…

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Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

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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, Kobraa or Epic Maze?

Kobraa takes 4 of 5 categories. Kobraa is rated 4.29/5 from 837 votes; Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes. Choose Kobraa for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kobraa or Epic Maze?

Kobraa lasts longest (Kobraa 83/100, Epic Maze 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kobraa or Epic Maze?

Kobraa projects furthest (Kobraa 74/100, Epic Maze 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kobraa and Epic Maze smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kobraa or Epic Maze better for summer or winter?

Epic Maze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kobraa and Epic Maze?

Kobraa has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather.