Fragrance comparison

Runaway vs Vu par

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

3 wins

Runaway

Dina Cosmetics

4.001 votes

Rank #58,596 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Vu par

Ted Lapidus

4.50108 votes

Rank #3,641 WoodyMossy

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.
Vu par
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Runaway3/4

Vu par1/4

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: Vu par

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RunawayDina Cosmetics

Vu parTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

59%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRunaway

SillageRunaway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRunawayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

leather65%

patchouli53%

animalic42%

woody100%

mossy88%

amber77%

earthy65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

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

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

OrrisRoseHoneySpicy NotesJasmineClove

Base

OakmossCivetPatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spicy Notes, 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–

Spring43

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,641

PerfumerMichel Hy

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVu parHigher 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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Vu par Ted Lapidus is a classic green chypre that offers a sharp, mossy introduction. It transitions into a warm base of leather and patchouli. It is ideal for autumn days when you want a dry, wood-centered scent that cuts through crisp, cool air without relying on modern sugary notes.

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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 Vu par?

Runaway takes 3 of 4 categories. Runaway is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vu par is rated 4.50/5 from 108 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 Vu par for a woody and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Runaway or Vu par?

Runaway lasts longest (Runaway 100/100, Vu par 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Runaway or Vu par?

Runaway projects furthest (Runaway 100/100, Vu par 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Runaway and Vu par smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spicy Notes, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Runaway or Vu par better for summer or winter?

Runaway suits daytime wear; Vu par suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Runaway and Vu par?

Runaway has top notes of Green Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather. Vu par has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Orris, Rose, Honey and Spicy Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Leather.