Muddy Buffalo vs Oud Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories.
Muddy BuffaloChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Muddy Buffalo3/5
Oud Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Muddy Buffalo
- Sillage & projection
- Muddy Buffalo
- Value for money
- Muddy Buffalo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Muddy BuffaloJournalOud CologneBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 31%Had 3%Want 67%
4.35/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerOud CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
56%Love
28%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
126 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMuddy Buffalo
SillageMuddy Buffalo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMuddy BuffaloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
amber60%
green50%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
animalic60%
woody50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
DillBlack PepperCorianderLimeWhite Grapefruit
Heart
VetiverNutmegLaurels
Base
Siam BenzoinSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Incense
Top
Bitter OrangeWhite GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
Pine needlesGeraniumNutmegRose
Base
Thailand OudAmbergrisSiam BenzoinTonka BeanVetiver
InformationalShared notesWhite Grapefruit, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Siam Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter17
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer100
Fall71
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,989
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,153
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOud CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMuddy Buffalo by Journal merges warm spices and citrus to create a relaxed, comforting aroma. Dill and white grapefruit spark a bright, slightly bitter opening, while Siam benzoin and nutmeg ground the base. It is a highly approachable scent designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring morni…
Reviews →Oud Cologne by Bortnikoff blends sharp top-note citrus with dark resinous woods. The opening hits immediately with bitter orange, white grapefruit, and snappy pink pepper. As the bright citrus peel softens, pine needles and geranium give the middle a crisp forest character. The base shifts into wild Thailand oud, salt…
Reviews →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, Muddy Buffalo or Oud Cologne?
Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories. Muddy Buffalo is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Oud Cologne is rated 4.35/5 from 126 votes. Choose Muddy Buffalo for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Muddy Buffalo or Oud Cologne?
Muddy Buffalo lasts longest (Muddy Buffalo 73/100, Oud Cologne 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Muddy Buffalo or Oud Cologne?
Muddy Buffalo projects furthest (Muddy Buffalo 50/100, Oud Cologne 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Muddy Buffalo and Oud Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include White Grapefruit, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Siam Benzoin.
Is Muddy Buffalo or Oud Cologne better for summer or winter?
Muddy Buffalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Muddy Buffalo and Oud Cologne?
Muddy Buffalo has top notes of Dill, Black Pepper, Coriander and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg and Laurels, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Oud Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Pine needles, Geranium, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Thailand Oud, Ambergris, Siam Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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