Fragrance comparison

Avah vs Raneem

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Avah

Serge Normant

4.254 votes

Rank #40,379 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Raneem

Asgharali

3.679 votes

Rank #44,284 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raneem takes 2 of 3 categories.

Avah
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Raneem
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Avah1/3

Raneem2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvahSerge Normant

RaneemAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 66%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

22%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRaneem

SillageRaneem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral90%

musky80%

amber70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-Ylang

Heart

AmberJasmine

Base

MuskWoody Notes

Top

Fruity NotesYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Amber, Jasmine 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

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avah by Serge Normant presents a warm floral-woody character grounded in ylang-ylang, amber, and musk. Released in 2012, this feminine fragrance offers a spicy, resinous texture ideal for autumn evenings. It clings close to the skin, providing a soft presence suitable for those seeking a personal, non-offensive scent …

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Raneem leans white floral, woody and softly sweet, with fruity notes and orange blossom brightening the opening before jasmine, rose and lily of the valley take over. It settles into a powdery sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla base. On skin, it can read cool and slightly unusual rather than plush or sugary. Sample f…

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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, Avah or Raneem?

Raneem takes 2 of 3 categories. Avah is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Raneem is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Avah for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Raneem for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Avah or Raneem?

Raneem lasts longest (Raneem 71/100, Avah 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avah or Raneem?

Raneem projects furthest (Raneem 73/100, Avah 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avah and Raneem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Amber, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Avah or Raneem better for summer or winter?

Raneem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avah and Raneem?

Avah has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Amber and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Woody Notes. Raneem has top notes of Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.