Blanc Sesame vs Raw and Real
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blanc Sesame takes 3 of 4 categories.
Blanc SesameChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Raw and RealChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blanc Sesame3/4
Raw and Real1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blanc Sesame
- Sillage & projection
- Blanc Sesame
- Value for money
- Raw and Real
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blanc Sesame
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blanc SesameMajouriRaw and RealPerfuméricaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 15%Had 1%Want 84%
4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 3%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate68%Love
26%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
25%Love
63%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlanc Sesame
SillageBlanc Sesame
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRaw and RealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery90%
sweet80%
citrus70%
rose60%
woody50%
citrus100%
white floral90%
woody80%
aromatic70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Italian MandarinSesameNeroli
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomTonka BeanRoseCoffee
Base3 to 5 hours
Chantilly CreamWhite MuskDry Wood
Top
Italian LemonNeroliFigItalian Mandarin
Heart
EucalyptusOrange BlossomWatery NotesGreen NotesJasmineStrawberryImmortelle
Base
Haitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafTonka BeanWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Blanc Sesame, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter67
Day89
Night100
Spring86
Summer100
Fall86
Winter43
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,316
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#39,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerBlanc SesameHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlanc Sesame by Majouri presents an understated, comforting take on the gourmand category. Launched in 2025 and composed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, this oriental floral fragrance opens with a gentle burst of Italian mandarin and neroli before revealing a discreet, nutty sesame facet. The heart introduces orange blos…
Reviews →Raw and Real by Perfumérica opens with a bright, crisp splash of Italian lemon, sun-drenched neroli, and ripe fig fruit, grounded instantly by sweet Italian mandarin. As the intense citrus opening settles down after twenty minutes, herbal eucalyptus, clean orange blossom, and watery notes merge with green notes and su…
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, Blanc Sesame or Raw and Real?
Blanc Sesame takes 3 of 4 categories. Blanc Sesame is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes; Raw and Real is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Blanc Sesame for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Raw and Real for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blanc Sesame or Raw and Real?
Blanc Sesame lasts longest (Blanc Sesame 66/100, Raw and Real 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blanc Sesame or Raw and Real?
Blanc Sesame projects furthest (Blanc Sesame 52/100, Raw and Real 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blanc Sesame and Raw and Real smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.
Is Blanc Sesame or Raw and Real better for summer or winter?
Blanc Sesame suits evening wear; Raw and Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blanc Sesame and Raw and Real?
Blanc Sesame has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Sesame and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Rose and Coffee, a base of Chantilly Cream, White Musk and Dry Wood. Raw and Real has top notes of Italian Lemon, Neroli, Fig and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Orange Blossom, Watery Notes and Green Notes, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Tonka Bean and White Musk.
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