Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #29,831 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lobogal Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Why Not A Cologne2/7

Lobogal Gold4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneRating 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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLobogal Gold

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLobogal GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

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

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Magnolia 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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,831

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLobogal GoldHigher 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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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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 Lobogal Gold?

Lobogal Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Lobogal Gold?

They last about the same: Lobogal Gold 60/100, Why Not A Cologne 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Lobogal Gold?

Projection is very close: Why Not A Cologne 55/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100 for sillage.

Do Why Not A Cologne and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Magnolia and Leather.

Is Why Not A Cologne or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.