Fragrance comparison

Dawn vs Ravenclaw

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dawn

Ajmal

4.1217 votes

Rank #30,706 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Ravenclaw

Roja Dove

1.003 votes

Rank #65,133 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dawn takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dawn
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ravenclaw
Choose it for a citrus and floral character.

Dawn4/4

Ravenclaw0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DawnAjmal

RavenclawRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

24%Like

24%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityDawn

SillageDawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value0

Category winnerDawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

rose84%

woody77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

floral65%

rose30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

RoseJasmineAmber

Base

MuskMossSandalwood

Notes

RoseMossCarrot Seeds

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose and Moss. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night23

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex33

Women58

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,133

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDawnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Dawn is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a soft floral musky scent. Rose and jasmine sit over a warm amber glow, then the dry down leans clean, powdery and woody with musk, moss and sandalwood. It usually reads fresh and easy to wear, more daytime than nightlife, and a good pick if you like a musk…

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Ravenclaw is a rose-led chypre floral with an unusual carrot seed twist, giving the floral heart a dry, rooty edge rather than a plush, romantic feel. Moss keeps it earthy and slightly austere, so this reads more thoughtful than crowd-pleasing. Based on the limited feedback available, it may suit wearers who like rest…

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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, Dawn or Ravenclaw?

Dawn takes 4 of 4 categories. Dawn is rated 4.12/5 from 17 votes; Ravenclaw is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dawn for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ravenclaw for a citrus and floral character.

Which lasts longer, Dawn or Ravenclaw?

Dawn lasts longest (Dawn 70/100, Ravenclaw 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dawn or Ravenclaw?

Dawn projects furthest (Dawn 60/100, Ravenclaw 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dawn and Ravenclaw smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose and Moss.

Is Dawn or Ravenclaw better for summer or winter?

Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dawn and Ravenclaw?

Dawn has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Amber, a base of Musk, Moss and Sandalwood. Ravenclaw features Rose, Moss and Carrot Seeds.