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Afaq vs 7753 Unexpected Mona

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

Updated 674 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

7753 Unexpected Mona takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Afaq

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

  • 7753 Unexpected Mona

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Afaq3/7
7753 Unexpected Mona4/7
Ratings & consensus
7753 Unexpected Mona
Community sentiment
Afaq
Longevity
7753 Unexpected Mona
Sillage & projection
7753 Unexpected Mona
Value for money
Afaq
Versatility
Afaq
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
7753 Unexpected Mona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AfaqLattafa Perfumes
7753 Unexpected MonaHistoires de Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%
3.90/ 5 · 531 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

120 votes

31%Love
42%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

531 votes

Category winnerAfaqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevity7753 Unexpected Mona

Sillage7753 Unexpected Mona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value49
Category winnerAfaqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
green77%
woody69%
fresh61%
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PearCassis
Heart
TuberoseJasmine
Base
CashmeranSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
IvyGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberosePearHeliotropeCassisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPear, Cassis, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 7753 Unexpected Mona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter55
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer71
Fall0
Winter28
Day100
Night40
Category winnerAfaqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex11
Women82
Men8
Unisex48
Women45
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afaq by Lattafa Perfumes is an accessible floral-fruity composition for everyday wear. Opening with bright pear and cassis, it quickly transitions into a heart of tuberose and jasmine. The base of cashmeran and sandalwood provides a soft, woody anchor. It is a versatile unisex option that performs reliably throughout …

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7753 Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums breaks away from traditional sweet florals by placing lush white petals inside a wild, rain-soaked garden. The initial spray hits with crushed green ivy, bitter galbanum, and a sharp zest of bergamot that smells like tearing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the sharp b…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Afaq or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

7753 Unexpected Mona takes 4 of 7 categories. Afaq is rated 3.79/5 from 143 votes; 7753 Unexpected Mona is rated 3.90/5 from 531 votes. Choose Afaq for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose 7753 Unexpected Mona for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Afaq or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

7753 Unexpected Mona lasts longest (7753 Unexpected Mona 72/100, Afaq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afaq or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

Projection is very close: 7753 Unexpected Mona 61/100, Afaq 59/100 for sillage.

Do Afaq and 7753 Unexpected Mona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Cassis, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is Afaq or 7753 Unexpected Mona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Afaq is the stronger pick. For winter, Afaq is the stronger pick. 7753 Unexpected Mona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afaq and 7753 Unexpected Mona?

Afaq has top notes of Pear and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran and Sandalwood. 7753 Unexpected Mona has top notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Heliotrope and Cassis, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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