Ask vs Beyond Oblivion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ask takes 7 of 7 categories.
AskChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Beyond OblivionChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ask7/7
Beyond Oblivion0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ask
- Community sentiment
- Ask
- Longevity
- Ask
- Sillage & projection
- Ask
- Value for money
- Ask
- Versatility
- Ask
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ask
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AskMaiora ParfumBeyond OblivionJ-Scent; ProfoundWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 28%Had 5%Want 68%
3.49/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%
Category winnerAskRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
52 votes
16%Love
44%Like
24%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerAskMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAsk
SillageAsk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAskBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
marine84%
salty77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
fresh spicy100%
woody90%
green80%
aromatic70%
white floral60%
fresh50%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesSea SaltJuniper BerriesMyrtle
Heart
EucalyptusWater JasmineAromatic NotesGeranium
Base
PatchouliAmberCedarMuskPine
Top
GingerGreen NotesPeppermintEucalyptusLemonJuniper Berries
Heart
GeraniumGreen TeaHyacinthGardeniaJasmineTuberose
Base
Hinoki WoodDry WoodSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Eucalyptus, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall52
Winter16
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer33
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night17
Category winnerAskMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,507
PerfumerAntonio Gigli
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#24,713
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerAskHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAsk by Maiora Parfum is a striking aromatic aquatic that balances harsh sea salt with balsamic eucalyptus and aromatic juniper berries. It creates a crisp, Mediterranean coastal atmosphere perfect for spring days. This is a scent that feels like walking along a forested cliffside just meters from a rough, salty ocean …
Reviews →Beyond Oblivion by J-Scent; Profound is a green, spicy composition centered on myoga ginger. This 2024 launch offers a sharp, herbal opening of eucalyptus and peppermint that slowly settles into a woody hinoki base. It suits those seeking a minimalist, intellectually driven scent for office wear or meditative moments …
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, Ask or Beyond Oblivion?
Ask takes 7 of 7 categories. Ask is rated 3.45/5 from 70 votes; Beyond Oblivion is rated 3.49/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ask for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Beyond Oblivion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ask or Beyond Oblivion?
Ask lasts longest (Ask 76/100, Beyond Oblivion 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ask or Beyond Oblivion?
Ask projects furthest (Ask 70/100, Beyond Oblivion 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ask and Beyond Oblivion smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Eucalyptus, Geranium and Amber.
Is Ask or Beyond Oblivion better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ask is the stronger pick. For winter, Beyond Oblivion is the stronger pick. Ask suits daytime wear; Beyond Oblivion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ask and Beyond Oblivion?
Ask has top notes of Sea Notes, Sea Salt, Juniper Berries and Myrtle, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Water Jasmine, Aromatic Notes and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Beyond Oblivion has top notes of Ginger, Green Notes, Peppermint and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Geranium, Green Tea, Hyacinth and Gardenia, a base of Hinoki Wood, Dry Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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