Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs Ragnar

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 459 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ragnar

Astral

4.6764 votes

Rank #24,810 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ragnar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ragnar
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Mugler Cologne Run Free1/7

Ragnar6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ragnar
Community sentiment: Ragnar
Longevity: Ragnar
Sillage & projection: Ragnar
Value for money: Ragnar
Versatility: Ragnar
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

RagnarAstral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

4.67/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerRagnarRating 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

91%Love

2%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerRagnarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityRagnar

SillageRagnar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value71

Category winnerRagnarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

citrus90%

warm spicy80%

oud70%

aromatic60%

musky50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, oud 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

BergamotGinger

Heart

AkigalawoodCedar

Base

MuskTonkaVetiver

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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall98

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRagnarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

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

Men55

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#24,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Astral Ragnar strikes with a sharp burst of bergamot and spicy ginger before settling into a dense woody core of Akigalawood and dry cedar. A warm base of tonka bean, vetiver, and clean musk grounds the bright opening on skin. It wears comfortably in spring rain or cool autumn evenings, offering an airy yet peppery tr…

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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 Ragnar?

Ragnar takes 6 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; Ragnar is rated 4.67/5 from 64 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ragnar for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Ragnar?

Ragnar lasts longest (Ragnar 79/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Ragnar?

Ragnar projects furthest (Ragnar 81/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and Ragnar smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger. Ragnar has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Akigalawood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Tonka and Vetiver.