A Reason To Love vs MI'RAJ
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
Rank #39,364 WoodyWarm Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
A Reason To LoveChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MI'RAJChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
A Reason To Love2/4
MI'RAJ2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MI'RAJ
- Sillage & projection
- MI'RAJ
- Value for money
- A Reason To Love
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A Reason To Love
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Reason To LoveGucciMI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’EmotionsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 158 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
158 votes
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMI'RAJ
SillageMI'RAJ
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA Reason To LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral88%
oud77%
amber65%
fresh53%
warm spicy42%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Damask RosePeonyCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)
Base5 to 8 hours
Tolu Balsam
Top
PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum
Heart
IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk
Base
CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for A Reason To Love, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer22
Fall100
Winter96
Day54
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,083
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#39,364
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA Reason To LoveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci A Reason To Love presents a smooth union of Damask rose, agarwood oud, and warm tolu balsam. Launched in 2022 as part of The Alchemist's Garden collection, this Eau de Parfum pairs fresh florals with a soft, rounded woody base. The opening combines bright damask rose and peony lifted by the aromatic spice of car…
Reviews →MI'RAJ by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions opens with a surprising rush of sweet ripe strawberry, tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and warm cinnamon over melted caramel. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals creamy steamed milk, golden honey, soft iris, and velvety rose petals. The base ancho…
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, A Reason To Love or MI'RAJ?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A Reason To Love is rated 4.27/5 from 158 votes; MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose A Reason To Love for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, A Reason To Love or MI'RAJ?
MI'RAJ lasts longest (MI'RAJ 100/100, A Reason To Love 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Reason To Love or MI'RAJ?
MI'RAJ projects furthest (MI'RAJ 75/100, A Reason To Love 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Reason To Love and MI'RAJ smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam.
Is A Reason To Love or MI'RAJ better for summer or winter?
A Reason To Love suits evening wear; MI'RAJ suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Reason To Love and MI'RAJ?
A Reason To Love has top notes of Damask Rose, Peony and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Tolu Balsam. MI'RAJ has top notes of Pepper, Rhubarb, Coffee and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.
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