Fragrance comparison

Velvet Mokka vs Berlin Urban

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #43,598 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berlin Urban takes 4 of 4 categories.

Velvet Mokka
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Velvet Mokka0/4

Berlin Urban4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageBerlin Urban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value95

Category winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Velvet Mokka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#43,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBerlin UrbanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …

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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, Velvet Mokka or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban takes 4 of 4 categories. Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Mokka or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Velvet Mokka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Mokka or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban projects furthest (Berlin Urban 55/100, Velvet Mokka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Mokka and Berlin Urban smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Velvet Mokka or Berlin Urban better for summer or winter?

Velvet Mokka suits evening wear; Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Mokka and Berlin Urban?

Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.