Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Janan Gold Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Janan Gold Edition

Junaid Jamshed

4.3294 votes

Rank #7,855 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Janan Gold Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Janan Gold Edition
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Why Not A Cologne2/7

Janan Gold Edition4/7

Ratings & consensus: Janan Gold Edition
Community sentiment: Janan Gold Edition
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Why Not A Cologne
Value for money: Janan Gold Edition
Versatility: Why Not A Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Janan Gold Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Janan Gold EditionJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.32/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 62%Had 16%Want 23%

Category winnerJanan Gold EditionRating 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

32%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerJanan Gold EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageWhy Not A Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value62

Category winnerJanan Gold EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%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

Red AppleBergamotPineappleBlack Currant

Heart

JasminePatchouliRoseBirch

Base

VanillaMuskAmberLeatherOakmoss

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJanan Gold EditionHigher 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…

Reviews →

Janan Gold Edition by Junaid Jamshed offers a woody aromatic profile for men, grounded by red apple and pineapple top notes. It settles into a base of leather and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for daily office wear or crisp spring evenings. The scent balances fruitiness with a structured, resinous finish that a…

Reviews →

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 Janan Gold Edition?

Janan Gold Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Janan Gold Edition is rated 4.32/5 from 94 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Janan Gold Edition for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Janan Gold Edition?

They last about the same: Why Not A Cologne 58/100, Janan Gold Edition 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Janan Gold Edition?

Why Not A Cologne projects furthest (Why Not A Cologne 55/100, Janan Gold Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Why Not A Cologne and Janan Gold Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% 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 Janan Gold Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Why Not A Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Janan Gold Edition is the stronger pick. Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Why Not A Cologne and Janan Gold Edition?

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. Janan Gold Edition has top notes of Red Apple, Bergamot, Pineapple and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose and Birch, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Leather.