Fragrance comparison

Oud Cologne vs Muddy Buffalo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

Oud Cologne

Bortnikoff

4.35126 votes

Rank #9,153 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Muddy Buffalo

Journal

3.9111 votes

Rank #59,989 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Muddy Buffalo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Cologne2/5

Muddy Buffalo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Muddy Buffalo
Sillage & projection: Muddy Buffalo
Value for money: Muddy Buffalo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CologneBortnikoff

Muddy BuffaloJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerOud CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

126 votes

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMuddy Buffalo

SillageMuddy Buffalo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMuddy BuffaloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

animalic60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

amber60%

green50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeWhite GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

Pine needlesGeraniumNutmegRose

Base

Thailand OudAmbergrisSiam BenzoinTonka BeanVetiver

Top

DillBlack PepperCorianderLimeWhite Grapefruit

Heart

VetiverNutmegLaurels

Base

Siam BenzoinSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Incense

InformationalShared notesWhite Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Siam Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex32

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,153

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Cologne by Bortnikoff blends sharp top-note citrus with dark resinous woods. The opening hits immediately with bitter orange, white grapefruit, and snappy pink pepper. As the bright citrus peel softens, pine needles and geranium give the middle a crisp forest character. The base shifts into wild Thailand oud, salt…

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Muddy Buffalo by Journal merges warm spices and citrus to create a relaxed, comforting aroma. Dill and white grapefruit spark a bright, slightly bitter opening, while Siam benzoin and nutmeg ground the base. It is a highly approachable scent designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring morni…

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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, Oud Cologne or Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Cologne is rated 4.35/5 from 126 votes; Muddy Buffalo is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Oud Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Muddy Buffalo for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cologne or Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo lasts longest (Muddy Buffalo 73/100, Oud Cologne 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cologne or Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo projects furthest (Muddy Buffalo 50/100, Oud Cologne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cologne and Muddy Buffalo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include White Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Siam Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Oud Cologne or Muddy Buffalo better for summer or winter?

Muddy Buffalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cologne and Muddy Buffalo?

Oud Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Pine needles, Geranium, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Thailand Oud, Ambergris, Siam Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Muddy Buffalo has top notes of Dill, Black Pepper, Coriander and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg and Laurels, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.