Fragrance comparison

45 Reflections Of The Desert vs MING4 冥

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 wins

45 Reflections Of The Desert

The Dua Brand

3.6815 votes

Rank #19,789 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

MING4 冥

Black Fades

5.001 votes

Rank #52,072 AmberHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 1 of 1 categories.

45 Reflections Of The Desert
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
MING4 冥
Choose it for a amber and herbal character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

45 Reflections Of The Desert1/1

MING4 冥0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 45 Reflections Of The Desert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

45 Reflections Of The DesertThe Dua Brand

MING4 冥Black Fades

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berryFrankincensePink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliCedarwoodLavenderCardamomAngelicaOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ChrysanthemumFrankincensePatchouliCedarwoodBergamotAmberMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,789

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#52,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

45 Reflections Of The Desert by The Dua Brand is a dense woody floral musk fragrance that prioritizes extreme longevity. With heavy hits of benzoin and frankincense, it sits firmly in the resinous category. Best suited for cooler days or formal evenings where a long-lasting, deep scent is required. It balances sharp s…

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MING4 冥 is an amber, incense-led oriental with a meditative feel rather than a loud one. Bergamot and chrysanthemum suggest a fresher, slightly herbal opening, while frankincense, myrrh, amber and patchouli point to a warm, woody dry-down that should suit readers who enjoy resinous, contemplative scents.

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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, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or MING4 冥?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 1 of 1 categories. 45 Reflections Of The Desert is rated 3.68/5 from 15 votes; MING4 冥 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 45 Reflections Of The Desert for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose MING4 冥 for a amber and herbal character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do 45 Reflections Of The Desert and MING4 冥 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is 45 Reflections Of The Desert or MING4 冥 better for summer or winter?

45 Reflections Of The Desert suits daytime wear; MING4 冥 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 45 Reflections Of The Desert and MING4 冥?

45 Reflections Of The Desert features juniper berry, Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. MING4 冥 features Chrysanthemum, Frankincense, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Bergamot.