Fragrance comparison

Arba Wardat vs Illégale

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 360 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arba Wardat

Rasasi

3.44345 votes

Rank #6,827 White FloralRose

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Illégale

Alyssa Ashley

3.4815 votes

Rank #32,986 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arba Wardat takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arba Wardat
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Illégale
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arba Wardat3/5

Illégale2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arba WardatRasasi

IllégaleAlyssa Ashley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 345 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.48/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 23%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerArba WardatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

318 votes

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIllégale

SillageIllégale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArba WardatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

powdery84%

musky77%

citrus69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral92%

green84%

musky77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

HyacinthPineappleBergamot

Heart

LilyTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#32,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArba WardatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arba Wardat by Rasasi is a floral woody musk composition centered on a bright, bouquet-like opening of bergamot, jasmine, and rose. It feels youthful and clean, making it a reliable choice for casual spring days. The scent settles into a warm base of musk, sandalwood, and amber, offering a soft, skin-hugging experienc…

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Illégale is a classic white floral with a green, slightly fruity lift at the start (hyacinth, pineapple, bergamot), then a fuller bouquet where tuberose and jasmine can read creamy and a little vintage. The dry-down settles into musk, oakmoss and woods, giving it a mossy, softly powdery finish that can feel more dress…

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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, Arba Wardat or Illégale?

Arba Wardat takes 3 of 5 categories. Arba Wardat is rated 3.44/5 from 345 votes; Illégale is rated 3.48/5 from 15 votes. Choose Arba Wardat for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Illégale for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arba Wardat or Illégale?

They last about the same: Illégale 73/100, Arba Wardat 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arba Wardat or Illégale?

Projection is very close: Illégale 64/100, Arba Wardat 63/100 for sillage.

Do Arba Wardat and Illégale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Musk.

Is Arba Wardat or Illégale better for summer or winter?

Illégale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arba Wardat and Illégale?

Arba Wardat has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Illégale has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.