Fragrance comparison

Clean Lather vs Rafia Silver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Clean Lather

Clean

3.5760 votes

Rank #46,161 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rafia Silver

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.147 votes

Rank #41,505 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafia Silver takes 2 of 3 categories.

Clean Lather
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rafia Silver
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clean Lather1/3

Rafia Silver2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rafia Silver
Sillage & projection: Clean Lather
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rafia Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean LatherClean

Rafia SilverAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRafia Silver

SillageClean Lather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

woody48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

powdery91%

amber83%

white floral74%

violet65%

rose56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

MuskWoodsy Notes

Base4 to 7 hours

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Top

OrangeLemon

Heart

VioletJasmineRose

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange and Musk. Durations are only published for Clean Lather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRafia SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Lather brings an energetic, clean-scrubbed feel that centers on bright citrus and soft musk. The scent opens immediately with tart lemon and juicy orange, creating the impression of a fresh bar of soap foaming under warm running water. As the initial zest settles, a dense musky base takes over, backed by subtle …

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Rafia Silver is a bright citrus floral that starts with a sharp, tangy lemon and orange lift, then settles into a soft, powdery bouquet. Violet and rose come through clearly, with jasmine and a warm amber, musky base underneath. It reads fresh yet slightly makeup powdery, and can make the most sense in warm weather w…

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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, Clean Lather or Rafia Silver?

Rafia Silver takes 2 of 3 categories. Clean Lather is rated 3.57/5 from 60 votes; Rafia Silver is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Clean Lather for a musky and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rafia Silver for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Lather or Rafia Silver?

They last about the same: Rafia Silver 72/100, Clean Lather 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clean Lather or Rafia Silver?

Clean Lather projects furthest (Clean Lather 72/100, Rafia Silver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Lather and Rafia Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange and Musk.

Is Clean Lather or Rafia Silver better for summer or winter?

Clean Lather suits daytime wear; Rafia Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Lather and Rafia Silver?

Clean Lather has top notes of Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Rafia Silver has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Amber.