Fragrance comparison

Arar vs Danah

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Arar

Nasamat Najd

4.3272 votes

Rank #25,695 LavenderWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Danah

Rasasi

4.006 votes

Rank #43,457 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Danah takes 2 of 3 categories.

Arar
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Danah
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Arar1/3

Danah2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArarNasamat Najd

DanahRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 16%Had 12%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

72 votes

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDanah

SillageDanah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

rose100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

powdery70%

amber60%

oud50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both rose, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCinnamon

Heart

RoseCedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

RoseSpicy NotesSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)VanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex62

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerArarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arar leans into a smooth Middle Eastern style, opening with lavender and cinnamon before rose, cedar and lily-of-the-valley soften the heart. The dry-down is warmer and fuller, with vanilla, amber, sandalwood and oud giving it a sweet woody finish. It usually reads unisex with a slight masculine tilt, and the overall …

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Danah by Rasasi is a classic oriental floral perfume for women centered on a potent rose note. It carries a heavy, vintage feel with prominent sandalwood, oud, and spicy accords. This scent suits those who prefer bold, traditional floral compositions. It performs best in cooler weather or for evening wear when you wan…

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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, Arar or Danah?

Danah takes 2 of 3 categories. Arar is rated 4.32/5 from 72 votes; Danah is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Arar for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Danah for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arar or Danah?

They last about the same: Danah 80/100, Arar 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arar or Danah?

Danah projects furthest (Danah 78/100, Arar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arar and Danah smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Arar or Danah better for summer or winter?

Danah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arar and Danah?

Arar has top notes of Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Danah features Rose, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.