Fragrance comparison

Bakhoor vs Roaa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bakhoor

Orientica

3.7846 votes

Rank #14,087 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Roaa

Rasasi

4.003 votes

Rank #63,029 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bakhoor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bakhoor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Roaa
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bakhoor2/3

Roaa1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BakhoorOrientica

RoaaRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBakhoor

SillageRoaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

leather72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

balsamic30%

amber100%

woody90%

citrus80%

floral70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesRose

Heart

Woodsy NotesLeatherCitruses

Base

ResinAmberLabdanumMusk

Top

CitrusesFloral Notes

Heart

Woodsy NotesAmber

Base

MuskResin

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Citruses, Resin 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 season

Spring30

Summer35

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex41

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#63,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBakhoorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orientica Bakhoor is a dense, warming blend that captures the smoky essence of traditional Arabian incense. It wraps syrupy rose and burnt caramel in a thick layer of animalic leather and dry resins. This concentrated oil projects a heavy, dark aura that feels most at home on cold winter nights.

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Roaa by Rasasi is an amber-forward floral perfume crafted for women who appreciate resinous warmth. The opening blends bright citrus notes with a soft bouquet, slowly transitioning into a grounded heart of woods and amber. It settles on the skin with a steady, lingering base of musk and resin, ideal for cooler evening…

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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, Bakhoor or Roaa?

Bakhoor takes 2 of 3 categories. Bakhoor is rated 3.78/5 from 46 votes; Roaa is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bakhoor for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Roaa for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bakhoor or Roaa?

Bakhoor lasts longest (Bakhoor 79/100, Roaa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bakhoor or Roaa?

Roaa projects furthest (Roaa 70/100, Bakhoor 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bakhoor and Roaa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Citruses, Resin and Amber.

Is Bakhoor or Roaa better for summer or winter?

Bakhoor suits evening wear; Roaa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bakhoor and Roaa?

Bakhoor has top notes of Sweet Notes and Rose, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Leather and Citruses, a base of Resin, Amber, Labdanum and Musk. Roaa has top notes of Citruses and Floral Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Resin.