Fragrance comparison

Mr. Krabs vs Fresh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 401 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mr. Krabs

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.78142 votes

Rank #26,034 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh

Desigual

3.86259 votes

Rank #11,565 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mr. Krabs
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mr. Krabs6/7

Fresh1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mr. Krabs
Community sentiment: Mr. Krabs
Longevity: Mr. Krabs
Sillage & projection: Mr. Krabs
Value for money: Mr. Krabs
Versatility: Mr. Krabs
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr. KrabsSpongeBob Squarepants

FreshDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

3.86/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 42%Had 32%Want 25%

Category winnerMr. KrabsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

90%Love

4%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

21%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerMr. KrabsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMr. Krabs

SillageMr. Krabs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMr. KrabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

fruity91%

green83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuBergamotLemon

Heart

MintLavenderAmber

Base

CedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuFruitsMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusGreen AppleMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Lemon, Mint and Amber. Durations are only published for Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night9

Category winnerMr. KrabsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex39

Women4

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,565

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Krabs by SpongeBob Squarepants is an upbeat, crisp citrus aromatic cologne that opens with a bright splash of yuzu, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot. It quickly settles into a cooling heart of garden mint and herbal lavender, grounded by a clean cedarwood base and a touch of warm amber. The overall scent feels like…

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Desigual Fresh wastes no time getting to the point. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour lemon and bitter yuzu rind, backed by a quick chill of crushed mint. It feels crisp and immediately cooling. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens into crunchy green apple and watery lotus petals, giving the hea…

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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, Mr. Krabs or Fresh?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories. Mr. Krabs is rated 4.78/5 from 142 votes; Fresh is rated 3.86/5 from 259 votes. Choose Mr. Krabs for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Fresh for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Krabs or Fresh?

Mr. Krabs lasts longest (Mr. Krabs 92/100, Fresh 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Krabs or Fresh?

Mr. Krabs projects furthest (Mr. Krabs 91/100, Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Krabs and Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lemon, Mint and Amber.

Is Mr. Krabs or Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mr. Krabs is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Krabs is the stronger pick. Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Krabs and Fresh?

Mr. Krabs has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Lavender and Amber, a base of Cedar and Musk. Fresh has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Fruits and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Green Apple and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.