Fragrance comparison

Mouse Cologne vs Old England

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mouse Cologne

Roccobarocco

4.2524 votes

Rank #17,938 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Old England

Hugh Parsons

4.128 votes

Rank #55,775 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouse Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mouse Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Old England
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mouse Cologne4/4

Old England0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mouse CologneRoccobarocco

Old EnglandHugh Parsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMouse Cologne

SillageMouse Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMouse CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonYuzuTangerinePineapple

Heart

Water NotesLavenderPepperRosemaryStar Anise

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisCedarPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderRosemaryBlack CurrantStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegPepperMagnoliaJasmineCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Rosemary and Star Anise. Durations are only published for Old England, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,938

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#55,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMouse CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouse Cologne by Roccobarocco offers a crisp woody aromatic profile launched in 2001. It opens with vibrant citrus notes of lemon, yuzu, and pineapple before settling into a cool blend of water notes, lavender, and pepper. This scent works well for casual daytime wear during the warmer months, grounding its citrus bri…

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Hugh Parsons Old England opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and tart grapefruit, instantly balanced by herbal rosemary and fresh lavender. As the sharp citrus calms down, black currant adds a subtle touch of dark berry sweetness while star anise introduces a cool, licorice-tinged edge. The heart shifts toward a dry k…

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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, Mouse Cologne or Old England?

Mouse Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories. Mouse Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Old England is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mouse Cologne for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Old England for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouse Cologne or Old England?

Mouse Cologne lasts longest (Mouse Cologne 75/100, Old England 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouse Cologne or Old England?

Mouse Cologne projects furthest (Mouse Cologne 66/100, Old England 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouse Cologne and Old England smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Rosemary and Star Anise.

Is Mouse Cologne or Old England better for summer or winter?

Mouse Cologne suits day or night wear; Old England suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouse Cologne and Old England?

Mouse Cologne has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Tangerine and Pineapple, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Pepper and Rosemary, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Cedar and Patchouli. Old England has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.