Fragrance comparison

Astute White vs WAFA

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Astute White

Khalis

4.3010 votes

Rank #21,664 SweetCitrus

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74%scent match

Closely related

WAFA

Adyan by Anfar

4.001 votes

Rank #66,075 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astute White takes 3 of 3 categories.

Astute White
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
WAFA
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Astute White3/3

WAFA0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Astute WhiteKhalis

WAFAAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAstute White

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAstute WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

amber84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

amber100%

citrus92%

floral84%

musky77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both citrus, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesOzonic notes

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

Sweet NotesAmberWoody NotesMusk

Top

CitrusesAmber

Heart

Floral NotesMusk

Base

White FlowersWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Floral Notes, Amber and Woody Notes. 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

Summer89

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#66,075

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAstute WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astute White by Khalis is a crisp, ozonic fragrance designed for men who prefer a clean, approachable scent profile. It opens with a bright blast of citrus and air-inspired notes, followed by a floral heart and a sweet, musky base. It works exceptionally well as a daily reach in warm, humid climates, providing a refre…

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WAFA by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. WAFA was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Citruses and Amber; middle notes are Floral Notes and Musk; base notes are White Flowers and Woody Notes.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Astute White or WAFA?

Astute White takes 3 of 3 categories. Astute White is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; WAFA is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Astute White for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose WAFA for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astute White or WAFA?

Astute White lasts longest (Astute White 70/100, WAFA 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astute White and WAFA smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Floral Notes, Amber and Woody Notes.

Is Astute White or WAFA better for summer or winter?

Astute White suits daytime wear; WAFA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astute White and WAFA?

Astute White has top notes of Citruses and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sweet Notes, Amber, Woody Notes and Musk. WAFA has top notes of Citruses and Amber, heart notes of Floral Notes and Musk, a base of White Flowers and Woody Notes.