Fragrance comparison

Afar vs 87B JIN-LAI

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Afar

Sun.day

4.437 votes

Rank #35,984 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

87B JIN-LAI

AHRES

5.001 votes

Rank #53,368 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Afar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
87B JIN-LAI
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Afar3/4

87B JIN-LAI1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Afar
Sillage & projection: Afar
Value for money: 87B JIN-LAI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Afar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfarSun.day

87B JIN-LAIAHRES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAfar

SillageAfar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winner87B JIN-LAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine TeaYuzuTurmericCardamonBergamot

Heart

FrankincenseJasmineTurkish RoseCedarwoodNeroliVanilla Absolute

Base

AgarwoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodBarkCypress

Top

GrapefruitEucalyptusPineappleBergamotCardamonLimeLemongrass

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderGalbanumRosePlumOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCypressAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamon, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afar by Sun.day is a textured, woody unisex scent released in 2023. It centers on an intense cedar profile, brightened by yuzu and jasmine tea. The fragrance creates a warm, resinous atmosphere on the skin, making it a thoughtful choice for those who prefer earthy, atmospheric scents during crisp fall days or quiet in…

Reviews →

87B JIN-LAI by AHRES looks built around bright citrus, aromatic greens, and dry woods. The opening suggests grapefruit, bergamot, lime, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, then settles into sandalwood, lavender, patchouli, vetiver, and a soft amber-tonka base. It reads as a fresh spicy woody unisex scent with a slightly mascu…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Afar or 87B JIN-LAI?

Afar takes 3 of 4 categories. Afar is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; 87B JIN-LAI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Afar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 87B JIN-LAI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Afar or 87B JIN-LAI?

Afar lasts longest (Afar 80/100, 87B JIN-LAI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afar or 87B JIN-LAI?

Afar projects furthest (Afar 67/100, 87B JIN-LAI 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afar and 87B JIN-LAI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamon, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Cedarwood.

Is Afar or 87B JIN-LAI better for summer or winter?

Afar suits day or night wear; 87B JIN-LAI suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afar and 87B JIN-LAI?

Afar has top notes of Jasmine Tea, Yuzu, Turmeric and Cardamon, heart notes of Frankincense, Jasmine, Turkish Rose and Cedarwood, a base of Agarwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 87B JIN-LAI has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Galbanum and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Cypress.