Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Revelation Energy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Revelation Energy

Pierre Cardin

4.0617 votes

Rank #49,523 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Revelation Energy
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Why Not A Cologne2/5

Revelation Energy2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Revelation EnergyPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 46%Want 34%

Category winnerRevelation EnergyRating 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

41%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRevelation Energy

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value38

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

woody92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

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

PineappleTangerineGreen AppleCassiaBergamot

Heart

VioletJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherSandalwoodTeak WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Teak Wood 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

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneHigher 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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Revelation Energy by Pierre Cardin is a bright, fruity wood fragrance that blends fresh pineapple with soft leather. It suits men looking for a casual, warm-weather scent that transitions easily from a morning workout to a relaxed lunch in the sun.

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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 Revelation Energy?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Revelation Energy is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Revelation Energy for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Revelation Energy?

Revelation Energy lasts longest (Revelation Energy 62/100, Why Not A Cologne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Revelation Energy?

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

Do Why Not A Cologne and Revelation Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Teak Wood and Leather.

Is Why Not A Cologne or Revelation Energy better for summer or winter?

Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear; Revelation Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Why Not A Cologne and Revelation Energy?

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. Revelation Energy has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine, Green Apple and Cassia, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, May Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Teak Wood and Amber.