7753 Unexpected Mona vs Afaq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
7753 Unexpected Mona takes 4 of 7 categories.
7753 Unexpected MonaChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AfaqChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
7753 Unexpected Mona4/7
Afaq3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 7753 Unexpected Mona
- Community sentiment
- Afaq
- Longevity
- 7753 Unexpected Mona
- Sillage & projection
- 7753 Unexpected Mona
- Value for money
- Afaq
- Versatility
- Afaq
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 7753 Unexpected Mona
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
7753 Unexpected MonaHistoires de ParfumsAfaqLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 531 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%
Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
42%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
531 votes
35%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerAfaqMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity7753 Unexpected Mona
Sillage7753 Unexpected Mona
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAfaqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
green77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
IvyGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberosePearHeliotropeCassisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
PearCassis
Heart
TuberoseJasmine
Base
CashmeranSandalwood
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Pear, Cassis and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 7753 Unexpected Mona, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall0
Winter28
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter55
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAfaqMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#13,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot7753 Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums breaks away from traditional sweet florals by placing lush white petals inside a wild, rain-soaked garden. The initial spray hits with crushed green ivy, bitter galbanum, and a sharp zest of bergamot that smells like tearing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the sharp b…
Reviews →Afaq by Lattafa Perfumes is an accessible floral-fruity composition for everyday wear. Opening with bright pear and cassis, it quickly transitions into a heart of tuberose and jasmine. The base of cashmeran and sandalwood provides a soft, woody anchor. It is a versatile unisex option that performs reliably throughout …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 7753 Unexpected Mona or Afaq?
7753 Unexpected Mona takes 4 of 7 categories. 7753 Unexpected Mona is rated 3.90/5 from 531 votes; Afaq is rated 3.79/5 from 143 votes. Choose 7753 Unexpected Mona for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Afaq for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 7753 Unexpected Mona or Afaq?
7753 Unexpected Mona lasts longest (7753 Unexpected Mona 72/100, Afaq 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 7753 Unexpected Mona or Afaq?
Projection is very close: 7753 Unexpected Mona 61/100, Afaq 59/100 for sillage.
Do 7753 Unexpected Mona and Afaq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Pear, Cassis and Sandalwood.
Is 7753 Unexpected Mona or Afaq better for summer or winter?
For summer, Afaq is the stronger pick. For winter, Afaq is the stronger pick. 7753 Unexpected Mona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 7753 Unexpected Mona and Afaq?
7753 Unexpected Mona has top notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Heliotrope and Cassis, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Afaq has top notes of Pear and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran and Sandalwood.
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