Fragrance comparison

Act 5 vs Sharf

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Act 5

Pantomime

3.7851 votes

Rank #17,789 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sharf

Adyan by Anfar

4.5511 votes

Rank #39,757 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sharf takes 4 of 5 categories.

Act 5
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sharf
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Act 51/5

Sharf4/5

Ratings & consensus: Sharf
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sharf
Sillage & projection: Sharf
Value for money: Sharf
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Act 5

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Act 5Pantomime

SharfAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerSharfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySharf

SillageSharf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSharfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

bitter48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

green90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeVetiver

Heart

Green TeaBlack Currant

Base

PetitgrainGalbanumSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Act 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Spring78

Summer56

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,789

PerfumerFredrik Dalman

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAct 5Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantomime Act 5 rethinks classic vetiver by stripping away heavy campfire smoke and muddy root mulch. The first spray releases a sharp, electric pop of raw galbanum and bitter grapefruit zest. It feels bracing. Crisp green pepper and crushed celery stems follow right behind, giving the opening a crisp, botanical snap.…

Reviews →

Sharf by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Sharf was launched in 2020. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver; middle notes are Green Tea and Black Currant; base notes are Petitgrain, Galbanum, Sandalwood and Musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Act 5 or Sharf?

Sharf takes 4 of 5 categories. Act 5 is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Sharf is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Act 5 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sharf for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Act 5 or Sharf?

They last about the same: Sharf 69/100, Act 5 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Act 5 or Sharf?

Sharf projects furthest (Sharf 61/100, Act 5 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Act 5 and Sharf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Act 5 or Sharf better for summer or winter?

Act 5 suits daytime wear; Sharf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Act 5 and Sharf?

Act 5 features Galbanum and Vetiver. Sharf has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver, heart notes of Green Tea and Black Currant, a base of Petitgrain, Galbanum, Sandalwood and Musk.