Fragrance comparison

Afar vs Ex-Tasis

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Afar

Sun.day

4.437 votes

Rank #35,724 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Ex-Tasis

Aquaflor Firenze

4.405 votes

Rank #42,312 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afar takes 2 of 4 categories.

Afar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ex-Tasis
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Afar2/4

Ex-Tasis1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ex-Tasis
Value for money: Afar
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

Ex-TasisAquaflor Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEx-Tasis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAfarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

rose100%

amber92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

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

Pink PepperRose

Heart

Cistus IncanusFrankincense

Base

VetiverMuskAgarwood

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Turkish Rose, Agarwood and Vetiver. 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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Aquaflor Firenze Ex-Tasis opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and soft rose before settling into a dense, sticky core of frankincense and cistus incanus. Crafted by perfumer Sileno Cheloni, the fragrance shifts into smoky vetiver, clean musk, and structured agarwood as it dries down. It wears best during cold autu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Afar or Ex-Tasis?

Afar takes 2 of 4 categories. Afar is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Ex-Tasis is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Afar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ex-Tasis for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Afar or Ex-Tasis?

They last about the same: Afar 80/100, Ex-Tasis 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Afar or Ex-Tasis?

Projection is very close: Ex-Tasis 69/100, Afar 67/100 for sillage.

Do Afar and Ex-Tasis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Turkish Rose, Agarwood and Vetiver.

Is Afar or Ex-Tasis better for summer or winter?

Afar suits day or night wear; Ex-Tasis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afar and Ex-Tasis?

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. Ex-Tasis has top notes of Pink Pepper and Rose, heart notes of Cistus Incanus and Frankincense, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Agarwood.