Action décisive vs Raphael in Kathmandu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raphael in Kathmandu takes 4 of 4 categories.
Action décisiveChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Raphael in KathmanduChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Action décisive0/4
Raphael in Kathmandu4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raphael in Kathmandu
- Sillage & projection
- Raphael in Kathmandu
- Value for money
- Raphael in Kathmandu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
- Raphael in Kathmandu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Action décisivePrime MinisterRaphael in KathmanduTHEN THEREWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaphael in Kathmandu
SillageRaphael in Kathmandu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRaphael in KathmanduBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
rose65%
warm spicy56%
woody100%
leather92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotPineapple
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRhubarb
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberWhite Wood
Top
Marine notesStrawberryPineappleSaffronApple
Heart
LeatherFloral NotesPink PepperRhubarbJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rose, Rhubarb and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Action décisive, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
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#54,213
PerfumerEric Fracapane
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#47,398
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRaphael in KathmanduHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAction décisive by Prime Minister is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, composed by perfumer Eric Fracapane and released in 2021. The scent leads with a sharp, brisk burst of bergamot and bright pineapple. As the opening settles, it reveals an unusual combination of tart rhubarb and crisp rose, providing a green, sli…
Reviews →Raphael in Kathmandu by THEN THERE opens with an immediate burst of salty marine notes, ripe strawberry, and tart apple balanced by spicy saffron. That bright fruitiness quickly yields to a dry heart dominated by textured leather, bitter rhubarb, and quiet floral notes. As the scent settles on skin over several hours,…
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, Action décisive or Raphael in Kathmandu?
Raphael in Kathmandu takes 4 of 4 categories. Action décisive is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Raphael in Kathmandu is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Action décisive for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Raphael in Kathmandu for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Action décisive or Raphael in Kathmandu?
Raphael in Kathmandu lasts longest (Raphael in Kathmandu 93/100, Action décisive 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Action décisive or Raphael in Kathmandu?
Raphael in Kathmandu projects furthest (Raphael in Kathmandu 92/100, Action décisive 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Action décisive and Raphael in Kathmandu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose, Rhubarb and Sandalwood.
Is Action décisive or Raphael in Kathmandu better for summer or winter?
Action décisive suits day or night wear; Raphael in Kathmandu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Action décisive and Raphael in Kathmandu?
Action décisive has top notes of Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose and Rhubarb, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and White Wood. Raphael in Kathmandu has top notes of Marine notes, Strawberry, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Floral Notes, Pink Pepper and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber.
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