Fragrance comparison

Mouse Cologne vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mouse Cologne

Roccobarocco

4.2524 votes

Rank #17,979 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #55,599 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouse Cologne takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mouse Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mouse Cologne5/5

Summer 18720/5

Ratings & consensus: Mouse Cologne
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

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerMouse CologneRating 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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMouse Cologne

SillageMouse Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

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%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lavender, Cedar and Patchouli. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,979

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#55,599

PerfumerHany Hafez

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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Mouse Cologne takes 5 of 5 categories. Mouse Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mouse Cologne for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouse Cologne or Summer 1872?

Mouse Cologne lasts longest (Mouse Cologne 75/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouse Cologne or Summer 1872?

Mouse Cologne projects furthest (Mouse Cologne 66/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouse Cologne and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lavender, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Mouse Cologne or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Mouse Cologne suits day or night wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouse Cologne and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.