Arwa vs Raboob
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raboob takes 3 of 3 categories.
ArwaChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in winter.
RaboobChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Arwa0/3
Raboob3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raboob
- Sillage & projection
- Raboob
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Raboob
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArwaKhalisRaboobNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaboob
SillageRaboob
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery88%
warm spicy77%
musky65%
woody53%
oud42%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
Heart
Spicy Notes
Base
AmberWhite Musk
Top
RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron
Heart
AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,189
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,519
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRaboobHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArwa by Khalis is an intense unisex fragrance built around a core of deep sandalwood and oud. It leans into warm, spicy, and powdery textures that settle heavily on the skin. Suited for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions, this composition relies on amber and white musk to provide a resinous finish that lingers…
Reviews →Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.
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, Arwa or Raboob?
Raboob takes 3 of 3 categories. Arwa is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Arwa for a amber and powdery character. Best in winter. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Which lasts longer, Arwa or Raboob?
Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Arwa 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arwa or Raboob?
Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Arwa 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arwa and Raboob smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and White Musk.
What are the notes in Arwa and Raboob?
Arwa has top notes of Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Amber and White Musk. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.
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