Fragrance comparison

302 amber, iris, sandalwood vs Rahaal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

3 wins

302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Bon Parfumeur

4.11270 votes

Rank #25,451 AmberPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Rahaal

Afnan

3.8211 votes

Rank #41,142 FruityMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood takes 3 of 5 categories.

302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rahaal
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

302 amber, iris, sandalwood3/5

Rahaal2/5

Ratings & consensus: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rahaal
Sillage & projection: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Value for money: Rahaal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

302 amber, iris, sandalwoodBon Parfumeur

RahaalAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 1%Want 55%

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

270 votes

45%Love

9%Like

27%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRahaal

Sillage302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRahaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

balsamic60%

vanilla50%

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GeraniumRed Berries

Heart

IncenseVanillaIris

Base

AmberSandalwoodMusk

Notes

Red BerriesMuskFloral NotesTonka BeanAmberSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer10

Fall100

Winter97

Day66

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,451

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Parfumeur 302 is a warm amber fragrance with a powdery iris veil and a soft sandalwood base. It opens with a slightly sharp berry and geranium touch, then settles into incense, vanilla, and musk that feel cosy, smooth, and gently smoky. It suits cooler weather best and usually reads unisex. If you enjoy comforting…

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Rahaal by Afnan leans fruity, musky, and powdery from the start, with red berries adding a bright sweet-tart lift before amber, tonka, sandalwood, and musk take over. It reads soft but assertive, and the small set of reviews suggests a very strong scent that can feel mature, especially if you prefer cleaner or lighter…

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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, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Rahaal?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood takes 3 of 5 categories. 302 amber, iris, sandalwood is rated 4.11/5 from 270 votes; Rahaal is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose 302 amber, iris, sandalwood for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rahaal for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Rahaal?

Rahaal lasts longest (Rahaal 80/100, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Rahaal?

Projection is very close: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood 57/100, Rahaal 56/100 for sillage.

Do 302 amber, iris, sandalwood and Rahaal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is 302 amber, iris, sandalwood or Rahaal better for summer or winter?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood suits evening wear; Rahaal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 302 amber, iris, sandalwood and Rahaal?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood has top notes of Geranium and Red Berries, heart notes of Incense, Vanilla and Iris, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Rahaal features Red Berries, Musk, Floral Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber.