Fragrance comparison

A Day in My Life vs Misqaal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Day in My Life

Mark Buxton · 2016

4.0581 votes

Rank #15,182 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #18,358 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day in My Life takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Day in My Life
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A Day in My Life5/7

Misqaal1/7

Ratings & consensus: A Day in My Life
Community sentiment: A Day in My Life
Longevity: Misqaal
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: A Day in My Life
Versatility: A Day in My Life
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Day in My Life

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day in My LifeMark Buxton

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerA Day in My LifeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerA Day in My LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value46

Category winnerA Day in My LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

rose84%

aromatic69%

amber61%

citrus46%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Rose OilPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseelemiLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliLabdanumSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for A Day in My Life, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer58

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night52

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerA Day in My LifeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex60

Women11

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,182

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2016

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,358

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerA Day in My LifeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day in My Life by Mark Buxton reshapes the classic rose profile into a sharp, resinous composition. The scent begins with a lively burst of mandarin orange, tart rose oil, and brisk pink pepper. This zesty opening introduces an energetic citrus and aromatic crispness. Soon, balsamic elemi resin and delicate lily-of-…

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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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 Day in My Life or Misqaal?

A Day in My Life takes 5 of 7 categories. A Day in My Life is rated 4.05/5 from 81 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose A Day in My Life for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day in My Life or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, A Day in My Life 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day in My Life or Misqaal?

Projection is very close: A Day in My Life 69/100, Misqaal 69/100 for sillage.

Do A Day in My Life and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is A Day in My Life or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Day in My Life is the stronger pick. For winter, A Day in My Life is the stronger pick. A Day in My Life suits daytime wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day in My Life and Misqaal?

A Day in My Life has top notes of Rose Oil, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, elemi and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).