Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs Invisible Woods

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

7 wins

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Invisible Woods

Future Society

3.2853 votes

Rank #20,227 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Cologne Run Free takes 7 of 8 categories.

Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Invisible Woods
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mugler Cologne Run Free7/8

Invisible Woods1/8

Ratings & consensus: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Community sentiment: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Longevity: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Sillage & projection: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Value for money: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Versatility: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Note pyramid (duration): Invisible Woods
Fragranxe ranking: Mugler Cologne Run Free

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler Cologne Run FreeMugler

Invisible WoodsFuture Society

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

3.28/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

395 votes

17%Love

30%Like

21%Ok

28%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMugler Cologne Run Free

SillageMugler Cologne Run Free

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

herbal77%

camphor69%

iris61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both oud, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AkigalawoodGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusGingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

ChamomileRose

Base4-6+ hrs

AkigalawoodIris

Category winnerInvisible WoodsLongest dry-down: 4-6+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall65

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring93

Summer47

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

Men10

Unisex59

Women31

Casual 44%Work 39%Date 11%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#20,227

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Cologne Run Free kicks off with a sharp blast of zesty purple ginger that wakes you right up. You will notice a brief sting of perfumer alcohol before the spicy kick settles into dry, peppery akigalawood and sheer musk. The feel is crisp, woody, and soap-clean without leaning powdery or heavy. It gives you the …

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Invisible Woods opens with a sharp flash of camphoraceous eucalyptus, brisk pink grapefruit, and zesty fresh ginger. The first blast catches you off guard. It smells medicinal for two minutes before mellowing into soothing chamomile tea and soft rose petals. Daniela Andrier crafted this formula around synthetic biolog…

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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, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Invisible Woods?

Mugler Cologne Run Free takes 7 of 8 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; Invisible Woods is rated 3.28/5 from 53 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Invisible Woods for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Invisible Woods?

Mugler Cologne Run Free lasts longest (Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100, Invisible Woods 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Invisible Woods?

Mugler Cologne Run Free projects furthest (Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100, Invisible Woods 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and Invisible Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Akigalawood and Ginger.

Is Mugler Cologne Run Free or Invisible Woods better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mugler Cologne Run Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Invisible Woods is the stronger pick. Mugler Cologne Run Free suits daytime wear; Invisible Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne Run Free and Invisible Woods?

Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger. Invisible Woods has top notes of Eucalyptus, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile and Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Iris.