Fragrance comparison

Runaway vs Niki de Saint Phalle

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 880 ratings analysed

3 wins

Runaway

Dina Cosmetics

4.001 votes

Rank #58,596 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Niki de Saint Phalle

3.88879 votes

Rank #1,139 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Runaway takes 3 of 4 categories.

Runaway
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niki de Saint Phalle
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Runaway3/4

Niki de Saint Phalle1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Runaway
Sillage & projection: Runaway
Value for money: Runaway
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Niki de Saint Phalle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RunawayDina Cosmetics

Niki de Saint PhalleNiki de Saint Phalle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.88/ 5 · 879 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

781 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRunaway

SillageRunaway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerRunawayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

leather65%

patchouli53%

animalic42%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

CedarPatchouli

Base

Leather

Top

ArtemisiaGreen NotesMintBergamotPeach

Heart

CarnationPatchouliOrris RootCedarRoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring84

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerNiki de Saint PhalleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Runaway by Dina Cosmetics is a crisp, grounding cologne that leads with crushed green leaves and a peppery kick of spice. Once the sharp top notes mellow, the fragrance moves into a warm heart of dry cedar and earthy patchouli, creating the feeling of walking along a shaded forest trail. The base introduces a rugged, …

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Niki de Saint Phalle is a bold 1982 chypre that defines the era of dark, witchy greens. With sharp artemisia and bitter wormwood meeting a base of heavy oakmoss and leather, it suits those who prefer their fragrance with an edge. It is a striking choice for cool, rainy days when you want something grounded and asserti…

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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, Runaway or Niki de Saint Phalle?

Runaway takes 3 of 4 categories. Runaway is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Niki de Saint Phalle is rated 3.88/5 from 879 votes. Choose Runaway for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niki de Saint Phalle for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Runaway or Niki de Saint Phalle?

Runaway lasts longest (Runaway 100/100, Niki de Saint Phalle 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Runaway or Niki de Saint Phalle?

Runaway projects furthest (Runaway 100/100, Niki de Saint Phalle 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Runaway and Niki de Saint Phalle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Runaway or Niki de Saint Phalle better for summer or winter?

Runaway suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Runaway and Niki de Saint Phalle?

Runaway has top notes of Green Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather. Niki de Saint Phalle has top notes of Artemisia, Green Notes, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Orris Root and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.