Fragrance comparison

Afar vs Pandora #7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Afar

Sun.day

4.437 votes

Rank #35,984 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Pandora #7

Pandora

3.5012 votes

Rank #65,405 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Afar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pandora #7
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Afar2/4

Pandora #72/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Afar
Sillage & projection: Pandora #7
Value for money: Pandora #7
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

Pandora #7Pandora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

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

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAfar

SillagePandora #7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPandora #7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, floral and aromatic

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

BergamotYuzuPlum

Heart

NeroliYlang-YlangJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaRed RoseTobacco Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliboxwoodVetiverAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Jasmine and Neroli. 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter20

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#65,405

PerfumerAlain Allione

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…

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Pandora #7 opens with a sharp burst of tart yuzu, bitter bergamot, and dark plum. The citrus top cuts through quickly before yielding to a dense floral heart led by orange-tinged neroli, yellow ylang-ylang, and magnolia. As the initial brightness settles, dry oakmoss, boxwood, and earthy patchouli take over the base, …

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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 Pandora #7?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Afar is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Pandora #7 is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Afar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pandora #7 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Afar or Pandora #7?

Afar lasts longest (Afar 80/100, Pandora #7 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afar or Pandora #7?

Projection is very close: Pandora #7 68/100, Afar 67/100 for sillage.

Do Afar and Pandora #7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Afar or Pandora #7 better for summer or winter?

Afar suits day or night wear; Pandora #7 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afar and Pandora #7?

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. Pandora #7 has top notes of Bergamot, Yuzu and Plum, heart notes of Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, boxwood and Vetiver.