Artistry vs Rakez Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ArtistryChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rakez BlueChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Artistry2/4
Rakez Blue2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rakez Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Rakez Blue
- Value for money
- Artistry
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Artistry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArtistryMPFRakez BlueAldakheel OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 78%Had 6%Want 17%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRakez Blue
SillageRakez Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArtistryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
amber92%
musky84%
woody77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
amber77%
fresh65%
green53%
sweet42%
Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BergamotGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumIncenseTea
Base5-7 hrs
Guaiac WoodAmbroxanMusk
Top
OrangeBergamotGinger
Heart
Black TeaIncenseGeranium
Base
AmbroxanGuaiac WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Geranium and Incense. Durations are only published for Artistry, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#43,142
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArtistryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMPF Artistry is a clean, bright eau de parfum centered around sparkling citrus, aromatic tea, and sheer amber woods. It opens with an instant burst of cold bergamot and freshly grated ginger, creating an invigorating sensation like chilled ginger tea with lemon. As the bright opening softens, herbal geranium and steep…
Reviews →Rakez Blue by Aldakheel Oud opens bright and zesty, with orange and bergamot sharpened by a ginger snap. As it settles, a brewed black tea nuance and airy incense add a cool, slightly smoky texture, with a clean geranium lift. The dry-down leans modern and smooth, ambroxan and guaiac wood over soft musk. Expect a fres…
Reviews →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, Artistry or Rakez Blue?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Artistry is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rakez Blue is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Artistry for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rakez Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Artistry or Rakez Blue?
Rakez Blue lasts longest (Rakez Blue 80/100, Artistry 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Artistry or Rakez Blue?
Rakez Blue projects furthest (Rakez Blue 75/100, Artistry 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Artistry and Rakez Blue smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Geranium and Incense.
Is Artistry or Rakez Blue better for summer or winter?
Artistry suits daytime wear; Rakez Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Artistry and Rakez Blue?
Artistry has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Incense and Tea, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan and Musk. Rakez Blue has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Black Tea, Incense and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood and Musk.
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