Baaqa vs Ra'ed Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ra'ed Silver takes 5 of 7 categories.
BaaqaChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ra'ed SilverChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Baaqa1/7
Ra'ed Silver5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ra'ed Silver
- Community sentiment
- Ra'ed Silver
- Longevity
- Ra'ed Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ra'ed Silver
- Versatility
- Baaqa
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ra'ed Silver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BaaqaAjmalRa'ed SilverLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.51/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 40%Had 22%Want 39%
4.16/ 5 · 489 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerRa'ed SilverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
32%Dislike
0%Hate
59 votes
47%Love
33%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
489 votes
Category winnerRa'ed SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRa'ed Silver
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRa'ed SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
oud92%
floral84%
woody77%
amber69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
leather69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronMandarin OrangeMusk
Heart
Floral NotesJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber
Top
CitrusesSpicesMandarin Orange
Heart
CinnamonAmberSaffronCloves
Base
VanillaMuskLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Ambergris
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night68
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBaaqaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,193
PerfumerNazir Ajmal
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,631
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews88
Category winnerRa'ed SilverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBaaqa is a warm, spicy floral oud in perfume oil form, with a bright mandarin flicker over saffron and musk, then a jasmine-forward heart. The dry-down settles into a woody, ambery base where oud and sandalwood feel smooth and slightly powdery. If you enjoy traditional Middle Eastern-style oils and like your florals w…
Reviews →Ra'ed Silver by Lattafa Perfumes is an oriental spicy fragrance for men and women that centers on a bright, citrus-forward opening. It quickly transitions into a warm, woody core anchored by saffron, leather, and vanilla notes. This balanced composition works well for office environments during the spring or fall, off…
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, Baaqa or Ra'ed Silver?
Ra'ed Silver takes 5 of 7 categories. Baaqa is rated 3.51/5 from 59 votes; Ra'ed Silver is rated 4.16/5 from 489 votes. Choose Baaqa for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ra'ed Silver for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Baaqa or Ra'ed Silver?
They last about the same: Ra'ed Silver 70/100, Baaqa 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Baaqa or Ra'ed Silver?
Projection is very close: Baaqa 58/100, Ra'ed Silver 58/100 for sillage.
Do Baaqa and Ra'ed Silver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Baaqa or Ra'ed Silver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Baaqa is the stronger pick. For winter, Ra'ed Silver is the stronger pick. Baaqa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Baaqa and Ra'ed Silver?
Baaqa has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Musk, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber. Ra'ed Silver has top notes of Citruses, Spices and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Amber, Saffron and Cloves, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).
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