Fragrance comparison

Community vs Najma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #45,856 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Najma

Mawwal Arabia

4.4259 votes

Rank #30,526 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Najma takes 4 of 7 categories.

Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Najma
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Community3/7

Najma4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CommunityThe Zoo

NajmaMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

4.42/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerNajmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

59%Love

31%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNajmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCommunity

SillageCommunity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNajmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

musky83%

fresh74%

woody65%

aromatic56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

Top

GingerGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmbroxanJasmine

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Spring80

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCommunityMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,856

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNajmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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Najma opens bright and brisk, with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger giving it a fizzy citrus lift before the scent settles into clean musk, soft woods and a modern ambroxan sheen. It wears fresh, lightly spicy and easy to use in heat, with a unisex profile that often leans a little masculine and a performance style tha…

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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, Community or Najma?

Najma takes 4 of 7 categories. Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes; Najma is rated 4.42/5 from 59 votes. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Najma for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Community or Najma?

Community lasts longest (Community 64/100, Najma 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Community or Najma?

Community projects furthest (Community 63/100, Najma 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Community and Najma smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Community or Najma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Najma is the stronger pick. For winter, Najma is the stronger pick. Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Community and Najma?

Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan. Najma has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambroxan and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.