Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs Qalbi

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 453 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Qalbi

Attar Collection

3.6658 votes

Rank #29,725 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Cologne Run Free takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Qalbi
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mugler Cologne Run Free4/7

Qalbi3/7

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

QalbiAttar Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

3.66/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

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

23%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

15%Hate

52 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityQalbi

SillageQalbi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value28

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%

oud88%

white floral77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match51%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

Top

BergamotPink PepperCinnamonGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang Ylang

Base

AkigalawoodSandalwoodOud

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

Spring81

Summer63

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night58

Category winnerQalbiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

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

Men5

Unisex58

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#29,725

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Qalbi opens with bergamot, ginger and pink pepper, then moves into a white floral heart touched by cinnamon warmth. As it settles, sandalwood, akigalawood and oud give it a dry, woody base that feels polished rather than sugary. This reads as a modern floral woods scent with a noticeable oud accent. It may suit someon…

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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 Qalbi?

Mugler Cologne Run Free takes 4 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; Qalbi is rated 3.66/5 from 58 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Qalbi for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Qalbi?

Qalbi lasts longest (Qalbi 67/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Qalbi?

Qalbi projects furthest (Qalbi 63/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and Qalbi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Akigalawood and Ginger.

Is Mugler Cologne Run Free or Qalbi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne Run Free and Qalbi?

Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger. Qalbi has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, a base of Akigalawood, Sandalwood and Oud.