Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs Oudous Lux Solis

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Oudous Lux Solis

Nishane

4.3956 votes

Rank #6,484 OudFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudous Lux Solis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oudous Lux Solis
Choose it for a oud and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mugler Cologne Run Free1/7

Oudous Lux Solis6/7

Ratings & consensus: Oudous Lux Solis
Community sentiment: Oudous Lux Solis
Longevity: Oudous Lux Solis
Sillage & projection: Oudous Lux Solis
Value for money: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Versatility: Oudous Lux Solis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oudous Lux Solis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler Cologne Run FreeMugler

Oudous Lux SolisNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

4.39/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

Category winnerOudous Lux SolisRating 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

73%Love

11%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerOudous Lux SolisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOudous Lux Solis

SillageOudous Lux Solis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value30

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%

oud100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

tropical69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both oud, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AkigalawoodGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Tropical FruitsItalian MandarinGingerPomelo

Heart

HoneyCaloneMahonialLabdanum

Base

OudPatchouliAkigalawood

InformationalShared notesAkigalawood and Ginger. Durations are only published for Mugler Cologne Run Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall65

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring88

Summer88

Fall81

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerOudous Lux SolisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

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

Men50

Unisex37

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#6,484

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOudous Lux SolisHigher 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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Oudous Lux Solis opens with a bright burst of pomelo, Italian mandarin, and spicy ginger that feels fizzy and sweet on first spray. As the sparkling citrus softens, a honeyed heart featuring tropical fruits and Mahonial floral notes emerges, creating a gummy candy impression over clean woods. The base relies on Akigal…

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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 Oudous Lux Solis?

Oudous Lux Solis takes 6 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; Oudous Lux Solis is rated 4.39/5 from 56 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oudous Lux Solis for a oud and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Oudous Lux Solis?

Oudous Lux Solis lasts longest (Oudous Lux Solis 84/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Oudous Lux Solis?

Oudous Lux Solis projects furthest (Oudous Lux Solis 75/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and Oudous Lux Solis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Akigalawood and Ginger.

Is Mugler Cologne Run Free or Oudous Lux Solis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mugler Cologne Run Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudous Lux Solis is the stronger pick. Mugler Cologne Run Free suits daytime wear; Oudous Lux Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne Run Free and Oudous Lux Solis?

Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger. Oudous Lux Solis has top notes of Tropical Fruits, Italian Mandarin, Ginger and Pomelo, heart notes of Honey, Calone, Mahonial and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Patchouli and Akigalawood.