Fragrance comparison

Barfly vs Rah-I Ask

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

Barfly

Scotch & Soda

4.20475 votes

Rank #1,600 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rah-I Ask

Parfumane

4.005 votes

Rank #45,739 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rah-I Ask takes 3 of 4 categories.

Barfly
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rah-I Ask
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Barfly1/4

Rah-I Ask3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rah-I Ask
Sillage & projection: Rah-I Ask
Value for money: Rah-I Ask
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barfly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarflyScotch & Soda

Rah-I AskParfumane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

282 votes

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRah-I Ask

SillageRah-I Ask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRah-I AskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

iris92%

white floral84%

rose77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

VanillaMuskIncense

Top20-30 mins

IrisMandarin OrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Iris and Cedar. Durations are only published for Rah-I Ask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#45,739

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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Rah-I Ask by Parfumane greets you with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange and a gentle dusting of pink pepper before unfolding into a lush, powdery heart of velvety iris and blooming red rose. Creamy jasmine and clean cedar add body, while a rich foundation of warm amber, soft musk, and sweet vanilla creates a c…

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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, Barfly or Rah-I Ask?

Rah-I Ask takes 3 of 4 categories. Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes; Rah-I Ask is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rah-I Ask for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Barfly or Rah-I Ask?

Rah-I Ask lasts longest (Rah-I Ask 80/100, Barfly 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barfly or Rah-I Ask?

Rah-I Ask projects furthest (Rah-I Ask 83/100, Barfly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barfly and Rah-I Ask smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Iris and Cedar.

Is Barfly or Rah-I Ask better for summer or winter?

Rah-I Ask suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barfly and Rah-I Ask?

Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense. Rah-I Ask has top notes of Iris, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.