Fragrance comparison

ARA(GON) vs Ustad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

ARA(GON)

Mallo

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,454 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ustad

Nabeel

3.5917 votes

Rank #47,558 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ARA(GON) takes 4 of 5 categories.

ARA(GON)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ustad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

ARA(GON)4/5

Ustad1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ARA(GON)Mallo

UstadNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerARA(GON)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

10%Hate

31 votes

18%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityARA(GON)

SillageARA(GON)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerUstadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

herbal65%

woody48%

floral30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeraniumArtemisiaClary SageYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMuskCumin

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cumin, Lavender and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall92

Winter62

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,454

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#47,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerARA(GON)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…

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Nabeel Ustad delivers a classical aromatic fougere profile that balances sharp green herbs with warm spices. Bergamot and basil spark the opening, before settling into a soapy lavender and geranium heart. A dry down of cumin, oakmoss, and clean musk makes it a traditional scent for active daytime wear in warm weather.

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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, ARA(GON) or Ustad?

ARA(GON) takes 4 of 5 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Ustad is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ustad for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, ARA(GON) or Ustad?

ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, Ustad 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ARA(GON) or Ustad?

ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, Ustad 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ARA(GON) and Ustad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Basil, Cumin, Lavender and Oakmoss.

Is ARA(GON) or Ustad better for summer or winter?

ARA(GON) suits daytime wear; Ustad suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ARA(GON) and Ustad?

ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. Ustad has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cumin.