Fragrance comparison

A Book Liason In Lisbon vs Raunaq

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

A Book Liason In Lisbon

Zara

3.81180 votes

Rank #12,084 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Raunaq

Nabeel

3.7936 votes

Rank #26,530 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raunaq takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Book Liason In Lisbon
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raunaq
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A Book Liason In Lisbon3/7

Raunaq4/7

Ratings & consensus: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Community sentiment: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Longevity: Raunaq
Sillage & projection: Raunaq
Value for money: Raunaq
Versatility: Raunaq
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Book Liason In LisbonZara

RaunaqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

19%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRaunaq

SillageRaunaq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value85

Category winnerRaunaqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli88%

sweet77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

fruity100%

sweet92%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

woody30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum

Heart

Strawberry

Base

Patchouli

Top

SaffronTobaccoplumRoseOrangeStrawberry

Heart

JasmineTarragonEucalyptusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaYlang-YlangCedarMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliSugarVanillaMuskCoumarin

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall93

Winter51

Day100

Night25

Spring94

Summer56

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night57

Category winnerRaunaqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#26,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara A Book Liason In Lisbon opens with a punch of juicy plum before settling into sweet strawberry and an earthy patchouli base. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this fruity chypre delivers a bright profile tailored for casual spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an easy budget grab for anyone who enjo…

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Raunaq starts with a punchy blast of saffron and sweet plum. It settles quickly into an aromatic woody base on skin. We recommend wearing this floral musk fragrance on a breezy spring afternoon. It works best when paired with casual linen shirts. The sweet trail lingers without feeling heavy.

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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, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Raunaq?

Raunaq takes 4 of 7 categories. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; Raunaq is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raunaq for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Raunaq?

Raunaq lasts longest (Raunaq 66/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Raunaq?

Raunaq projects furthest (Raunaq 69/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and Raunaq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or Raunaq better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Book Liason In Lisbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Raunaq is the stronger pick. A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear; Raunaq suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and Raunaq?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. Raunaq has top notes of Saffron, Tobacco, plum and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Tarragon, Eucalyptus and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli.