Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 998 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum

Ex Nihilo

4.47603 votes

Rank #977 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 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 Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Cologne Run Free2/8

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler Cologne Run FreeMugler

The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

4.47/ 5 · 603 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumRating 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

66%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

603 votes

Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityThe Hedonist Extrait de Parfum

SillageThe Hedonist Extrait de Parfum

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%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AkigalawoodLycheeCedarwood

Base8-12 hrs

AmberwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka Bean

Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall65

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

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

Men56

Unisex39

Women4

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#977

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumHigher 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 Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo brings a punchy, ultra-crisp twist to modern woody scents. Right out of the atomizer, you get a sharp blast of tart grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger that sparkles like chilled tonic water. Within twenty minutes, a sweet, juicy splash of lychee softens the i…

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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 Extrait de Parfum?

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 603 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 Extrait de Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 78/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 69/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% 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 Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

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

Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger. The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Akigalawood, Lychee and Cedarwood, a base of Amberwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.