Fragrance comparison

Al Hobb Al Abady vs Testardo Caraсte

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Hobb Al Abady

Rasasi

3.8976 votes

Rank #12,962 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Testardo Caraсte

Pola

4.254 votes

Rank #50,969 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hobb Al Abady takes 2 of 3 categories.

Al Hobb Al Abady
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Testardo Caraсte
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Hobb Al Abady2/3

Testardo Caraсte1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Hobb Al Abady
Sillage & projection: Testardo Caraсte
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Hobb Al Abady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hobb Al AbadyRasasi

Testardo CaraсtePola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 50%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 30%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAl Hobb Al Abady

SillageTestardo Caraсte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

Floral NotesBrazilian RosewoodJasmineYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

VanillaMuskCedar

Notes

CitrusesOrangeWoody NotesBergamotYlang-YlangJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer42

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night71

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl Hobb Al AbadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Hobb Al Abady by Rasasi is a floral-woody musk fragrance crafted for women who appreciate sweet, orientally-inspired scents. Opening with vibrant citrus and bergamot, the fragrance settles into a complex heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang, eventually drying down into a warm base of vanilla, cedar, and musk. It is a d…

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Pola Testardo Caracte opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter orange that feels bright and clean for warm spring mornings. As the initial citrus bite simmers down, jasmine and ylang-ylang introduce a soft floral layer over a dry cedarwood base. It wears light on skin, making it a natural choice for casual day …

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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, Al Hobb Al Abady or Testardo Caraсte?

Al Hobb Al Abady takes 2 of 3 categories. Al Hobb Al Abady is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes; Testardo Caraсte is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Al Hobb Al Abady for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Testardo Caraсte for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hobb Al Abady or Testardo Caraсte?

Al Hobb Al Abady lasts longest (Al Hobb Al Abady 69/100, Testardo Caraсte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hobb Al Abady or Testardo Caraсte?

Testardo Caraсte projects furthest (Testardo Caraсte 75/100, Al Hobb Al Abady 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hobb Al Abady and Testardo Caraсte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Al Hobb Al Abady or Testardo Caraсte better for summer or winter?

Al Hobb Al Abady suits daytime wear; Testardo Caraсte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Hobb Al Abady and Testardo Caraсte?

Al Hobb Al Abady has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Testardo Caraсte features Citruses, Orange, Woody Notes, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.