Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Very Sexy Now 2008

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Very Sexy Now 2008

Victoria's Secret

4.4628 votes

Rank #20,775 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy Now 2008 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Very Sexy Now 2008
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Why Not A Cologne0/7

Very Sexy Now 20087/7

Ratings & consensus: Very Sexy Now 2008
Community sentiment: Very Sexy Now 2008
Longevity: Very Sexy Now 2008
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy Now 2008
Value for money: Very Sexy Now 2008
Versatility: Very Sexy Now 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Very Sexy Now 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Very Sexy Now 2008Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.46/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 23%Had 22%Want 56%

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2008Rating 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

43%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityVery Sexy Now 2008

SillageVery Sexy Now 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value85

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2008Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

sweet88%

floral77%

fresh65%

ozonic53%

citrus42%

Scent match53%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

Red AppleMelonPineappleBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaPeonyJasmine

Base

PeachVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night62

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#20,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2008Higher 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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Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Now 2008 opens with crisp red apple, juicy melon, and tart bergamot over a heart of soft peony and magnolia. As it settles, smooth peach, vanilla, and clean musk create a warm, ozonic finish. Designed for humid summer afternoons, it delivers a fresh yet grounded floral fruity profile that a…

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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 Very Sexy Now 2008?

Very Sexy Now 2008 takes 7 of 7 categories. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Very Sexy Now 2008 is rated 4.46/5 from 28 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very Sexy Now 2008 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Very Sexy Now 2008?

Very Sexy Now 2008 lasts longest (Very Sexy Now 2008 66/100, Why Not A Cologne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Very Sexy Now 2008?

Very Sexy Now 2008 projects furthest (Very Sexy Now 2008 68/100, Why Not A Cologne 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Why Not A Cologne and Very Sexy Now 2008 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia.

Is Why Not A Cologne or Very Sexy Now 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy Now 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Very Sexy Now 2008 is the stronger pick. Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear; Very Sexy Now 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Why Not A Cologne and Very Sexy Now 2008?

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. Very Sexy Now 2008 has top notes of Red Apple, Melon, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Vanilla and Musk.