Fragrance comparison

Afnan vs mark Garden Blu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Afnan

Asgharali

3.9418 votes

Rank #41,095 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

mark Garden Blu

mark.

3.7722 votes

Rank #38,037 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afnan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Afnan
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
mark Garden Blu
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Afnan3/5

mark Garden Blu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Afnan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Afnan
Sillage & projection: Afnan
Value for money: mark Garden Blu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: mark Garden Blu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfnanAsgharali

mark Garden Blumark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 17%Want 67%

3.77/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 23%Had 54%Want 23%

Category winnerAfnanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

18%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAfnan

SillageAfnan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value88

Category winnermark Garden BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky90%

floral80%

amber70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

floral100%

musky83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Floral NotesCitruses

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Notes

Floral NotesMuskCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for mark Garden Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer64

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnermark Garden BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan by Asgharali is a rose-forward floral with a soft citrus lift at the top, then a classic heart of rose and jasmine over musk and amber. It reads polished, powdery, and quietly traditional. If you enjoy floral perfumes that feel dressed up, smooth, and a little regal, this is the appeal. The community picture sug…

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mark Garden Blu by mark. is a light floral fragrance built around a clean, straightforward bouquet. It opens with brisk citruses that give an instant burst of fresh, uplifting energy. As the bright citrus edge softens, generous floral notes take over, presenting a fresh garden profile that feels airy and slightly powd…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Afnan or mark Garden Blu?

Afnan takes 3 of 5 categories. Afnan is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes; mark Garden Blu is rated 3.77/5 from 22 votes. Choose Afnan for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose mark Garden Blu for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Afnan or mark Garden Blu?

Afnan lasts longest (Afnan 74/100, mark Garden Blu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afnan or mark Garden Blu?

Afnan projects furthest (Afnan 79/100, mark Garden Blu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afnan and mark Garden Blu smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Citruses and Musk.

Is Afnan or mark Garden Blu better for summer or winter?

Afnan suits daytime wear; mark Garden Blu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afnan and mark Garden Blu?

Afnan has top notes of Floral Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. mark Garden Blu features Floral Notes, Musk and Citruses.