Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Wildbloom Vert

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 583 ratings analysed

4 wins

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Wildbloom Vert

Banana Republic

3.84541 votes

Rank #10,550 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Why Not A Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wildbloom Vert
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Why Not A Cologne4/7

Wildbloom Vert3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Wildbloom VertBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

3.84/ 5 · 541 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerWildbloom VertRating 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

22%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWhy Not A Cologne

SillageWhy Not A Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerWildbloom VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

ozonic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, floral 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

Red ApplePearViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaMagnoliaPeach Blossom

Base

Teak WoodMuskSandalwoodCoconut

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Magnolia and Teak Wood. 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

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men3

Unisex9

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,550

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerWildbloom VertHigher 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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Banana Republic Wildbloom Vert opens with a sharp burst of violet leaf, crisp green pear, and tart red apple. The initial crispness feels like a brisk spring morning walk through wet grass. As the fragrance settles, the green top notes yield to a soft floral heart of magnolia and peach blossom, keeping the composition…

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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 Wildbloom Vert?

Why Not A Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Wildbloom Vert is rated 3.84/5 from 541 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wildbloom Vert for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Wildbloom Vert?

They last about the same: Why Not A Cologne 58/100, Wildbloom Vert 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Wildbloom Vert?

Projection is very close: Why Not A Cologne 55/100, Wildbloom Vert 54/100 for sillage.

Do Why Not A Cologne and Wildbloom Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Magnolia and Teak Wood.

Is Why Not A Cologne or Wildbloom Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Why Not A Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Wildbloom Vert 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 Wildbloom Vert?

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. Wildbloom Vert has top notes of Red Apple, Pear and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia and Peach Blossom, a base of Teak Wood, Musk, Sandalwood and Coconut.