Fragrance comparison

Afnan vs Muzarkash

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Afnan

Asgharali

3.9418 votes

Rank #43,364 RoseMusky

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Muzarkash

Rasasi

4.0616 votes

Rank #23,107 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muzarkash takes 4 of 5 categories.

Afnan
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Muzarkash
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Afnan1/5

Muzarkash4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfnanAsgharali

MuzarkashRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 17%Want 67%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 34%Had 24%Want 41%

Category winnerMuzarkashRating 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

44%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMuzarkash

SillageAfnan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMuzarkashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky90%

floral80%

amber70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

musky70%

floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both musky, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Floral NotesCitruses

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

CitrusesFloral Notes

Heart

Woodsy NotesAmber

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Citruses, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring56

Summer44

Fall44

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMuzarkashHigher 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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Muzarkash by Rasasi is a potent oil-based oriental fragrance designed for those who enjoy deep, traditional compositions. It opens with a bright citrus and floral blend, leading quickly into a dense heart of woods and amber. The dry-down relies on a persistent musk that clings to the skin for hours, making it ideal fo…

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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, Afnan or Muzarkash?

Muzarkash takes 4 of 5 categories. Afnan is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes; Muzarkash is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Afnan for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Muzarkash for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Afnan or Muzarkash?

Muzarkash lasts longest (Muzarkash 90/100, Afnan 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afnan or Muzarkash?

Afnan projects furthest (Afnan 79/100, Muzarkash 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afnan and Muzarkash smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Citruses, Musk and Amber.

Is Afnan or Muzarkash better for summer or winter?

Afnan suits daytime wear; Muzarkash suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afnan and Muzarkash?

Afnan has top notes of Floral Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Muzarkash has top notes of Citruses and Floral Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Amber, a base of Musk.