Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Ambre Gris Aventure

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Ambre Gris Aventure

Pastor Fragrances

4.3348 votes

Rank #27,118 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Gris Aventure takes 7 of 7 categories.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Gris Aventure
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Why Not A Cologne0/7

Ambre Gris Aventure7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Ambre Gris AventurePastor Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.33/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%

Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

54%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Gris Aventure

SillageAmbre Gris Aventure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value84

Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red ApplePineappleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

Teak WoodLeather

Top

PineappleBergamotLimeRed AppleLemonPomelo

Heart

CorianderJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisVetiverMuskVanillaVirginian CedarSingapore PatchouliOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Pineapple and Leather. Durations are only published for Why Not A Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall47

Winter12

Day100

Night53

Spring89

Summer100

Fall94

Winter56

Day100

Night86

Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,118

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Why Not A Cologne by Mark Buxton offers an energetic burst of fresh fruit over a warm, structured foundation. Released in 2021, the scent opens with crisp red apple, sweet tropical pineapple, and a touch of light magnolia flower. As the bright initial burst softens, gentle floral notes settle into the heart before res…

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Ambre Gris Aventure by Pastor Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of pineapple, pomelo, and bergamot. As the initial citrus sizzle calms down on skin, coriander and white florals add an aromatic herbal edge. The base settles into salty ambergris, dark leather, and earthy oakmoss. It fits warm spring and summer afterno…

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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, Why Not A Cologne or Ambre Gris Aventure?

Ambre Gris Aventure takes 7 of 7 categories. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Ambre Gris Aventure is rated 4.33/5 from 48 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Gris Aventure for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Ambre Gris Aventure?

Ambre Gris Aventure lasts longest (Ambre Gris Aventure 73/100, Why Not A Cologne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Ambre Gris Aventure?

Ambre Gris Aventure projects furthest (Ambre Gris Aventure 69/100, Why Not A Cologne 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Why Not A Cologne and Ambre Gris Aventure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Pineapple and Leather.

Is Why Not A Cologne or Ambre Gris Aventure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Gris Aventure is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Gris Aventure is the stronger pick. Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear; Ambre Gris Aventure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Why Not A Cologne and Ambre Gris Aventure?

Why Not A Cologne has top notes of Red Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Teak Wood and Leather. Ambre Gris Aventure has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lime and Red Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Musk and Vanilla.