Fragrance comparison

Open vs Dublin Urban

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 792 ratings analysed

3 wins

Open

Roger & Gallet

4.04779 votes

Rank #288 AromaticTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Dublin Urban

Mahogany

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,504 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open takes 3 of 5 categories.

Open
Choose it for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dublin Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Open3/5

Dublin Urban2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dublin Urban
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Open
Sillage & projection: Open
Value for money: Dublin Urban
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Open

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpenRoger & Gallet

Dublin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 779 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%

Category winnerDublin UrbanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

617 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOpen

SillageOpen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDublin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

tobacco92%

citrus84%

herbal77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

ThymeSage

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

Top

Herbal NotesThymeLavenderMintArtemisiaLemonBergamotGraperfuit

Heart

PatchouliSagePalisander RosewoodCloveCedar LeavesVelvetWoodsy Notes

Base

MossVetiverTonka BeanMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Thyme and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women3

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#33,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOpenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Open is a classic aromatic fougere with a bright citrus and lavender opening, then dries into herbal thyme, sage, tobacco and vetiver. It smells clean, masculine and distinctly old school. Reviews consistently point to a barbershop feel, a smoky soapy drydown and strong value. It suits buyers who enjoy vintage charact…

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Dublin Urban by Mahogany is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into crisp herbal notes and a sturdy woody base. Launched in 2022, it feels like an everyday reach for the office or casual weekend wear. With its blend of thyme, mint, and patchouli, this fragrance offers a clean, masculine profile that holds its own dur…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Open or Dublin Urban?

Open takes 3 of 5 categories. Open is rated 4.04/5 from 779 votes; Dublin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Open for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dublin Urban for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Open or Dublin Urban?

Open lasts longest (Open 73/100, Dublin Urban 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Open or Dublin Urban?

Open projects furthest (Open 65/100, Dublin Urban 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Open and Dublin Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Thyme and Sage.

Is Open or Dublin Urban better for summer or winter?

Dublin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Open and Dublin Urban?

Open has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli. Dublin Urban has top notes of Herbal Notes, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Clove, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.