Fragrance comparison

Danah vs Fakhama

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

Danah

Rasasi

4.006 votes

Rank #43,457 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #23,988 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 2 of 3 categories.

Danah
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Danah0/3

Fakhama2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DanahRasasi

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 16%Had 12%Want 72%

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value31

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

powdery70%

amber60%

oud50%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseSpicy NotesSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)VanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFakhamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Danah by Rasasi is a classic oriental floral perfume for women centered on a potent rose note. It carries a heavy, vintage feel with prominent sandalwood, oud, and spicy accords. This scent suits those who prefer bold, traditional floral compositions. It performs best in cooler weather or for evening wear when you wan…

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Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.

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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, Danah or Fakhama?

Fakhama takes 2 of 3 categories. Danah is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes. Choose Danah for a rose and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Danah or Fakhama?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, Danah 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Danah or Fakhama?

Projection is very close: Danah 78/100, Fakhama 78/100 for sillage.

Do Danah and Fakhama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Danah or Fakhama better for summer or winter?

Danah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Danah and Fakhama?

Danah features Rose, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense.