Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs The Hedonist

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,741 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

The Hedonist

Ex Nihilo

4.101,346 votes

Rank #2,483 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hedonist takes 6 of 8 categories.

Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Hedonist
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Cologne Run Free2/8

The Hedonist6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler Cologne Run FreeMugler

The HedonistEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

4.10/ 5 · 1,346 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerThe HedonistRating 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

43%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

1,346 votes

Category winnerThe HedonistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Hedonist

SillageThe Hedonist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value31

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%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

oud65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, oud and fresh 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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

AkigalawoodCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerThe HedonistLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall65

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter56

Day100

Night37

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

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

Men44

Unisex49

Women7

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#2,483

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews92

Category winnerThe HedonistHigher 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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The Hedonist by Ex Nihilo opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and spicy grated ginger that immediately wakes up the senses. As that bright citrus settles over the first half hour, a modern spine of dry cedar and peppery Akigalawood takes over, giving the scent a sleek, architectural woodiness without any …

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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 The Hedonist?

The Hedonist takes 6 of 8 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; The Hedonist is rated 4.10/5 from 1,346 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Hedonist for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Run Free or The Hedonist?

The Hedonist lasts longest (The Hedonist 69/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Run Free or The Hedonist?

The Hedonist projects furthest (The Hedonist 58/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and The Hedonist smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Akigalawood and Ginger.

Is Mugler Cologne Run Free or The Hedonist better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne Run Free and The Hedonist?

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