Fragrance comparison

Robinson Bear vs Vorago

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

Robinson Bear

Atkinsons

3.70196 votes

Rank #8,820 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vorago

Myrurgia

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,851 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Robinson Bear
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vorago
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Robinson Bear3/7

Vorago3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vorago
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Robinson Bear
Sillage & projection: Robinson Bear
Value for money: Vorago
Versatility: Vorago
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Robinson Bear

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Robinson BearAtkinsons

VoragoMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

Category winnerVoragoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

39%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRobinson Bear

SillageRobinson Bear

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVoragoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

anis77%

soft spicy69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaloneStar AniseSantolina

Heart

Juniper BerriesVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base

LabdanumOakmoss

Notes

Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSantolina, Juniper Berries, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVoragoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex35

Women4

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,820

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRobinson BearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Robinson Bear is a salty, aromatic aquatic built around calone, star anise and juniper. It opens sharp, breezy and distinctly marine, then settles into cleaner cedar, patchouli and moss with a drier, greener feel. It suits wearers who like unusual aquatics and can handle anise up top. Sample first, especially if sweet…

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Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

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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, Robinson Bear or Vorago?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Robinson Bear is rated 3.70/5 from 196 votes; Vorago is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Robinson Bear for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vorago for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Robinson Bear or Vorago?

Robinson Bear lasts longest (Robinson Bear 69/100, Vorago 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Robinson Bear or Vorago?

Robinson Bear projects furthest (Robinson Bear 61/100, Vorago 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Robinson Bear and Vorago smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Santolina, Juniper Berries, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Robinson Bear or Vorago better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vorago is the stronger pick. For winter, Vorago is the stronger pick. Vorago suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Robinson Bear and Vorago?

Robinson Bear has top notes of Calone, Star Anise and Santolina, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Labdanum and Oakmoss. Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender.