Delphinus vs Misqaal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Misqaal takes 5 of 7 categories.
DelphinusChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
MisqaalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Delphinus2/7
Misqaal5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Delphinus
- Community sentiment
- Delphinus
- Longevity
- Misqaal
- Sillage & projection
- Misqaal
- Value for money
- Misqaal
- Versatility
- Misqaal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Misqaal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DelphinusCreedMisqaalTolaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
Category winnerDelphinusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
1,289 votes
44%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerDelphinusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMisqaal
SillageMisqaal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMisqaalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
almond92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
iris61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart3-4 hrs
OrrisHeliotropeOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
Top
RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower
Base
IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum
InformationalShared notesIncense, Pink Pepper, Heliotrope and Orchid. Durations are only published for Delphinus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring30
Summer30
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night36
Category winnerMisqaalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,784
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,423
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…
Reviews →Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…
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, Delphinus or Misqaal?
Misqaal takes 5 of 7 categories. Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Delphinus or Misqaal?
Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Delphinus 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Delphinus or Misqaal?
Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Delphinus 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Delphinus and Misqaal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Pink Pepper, Heliotrope and Orchid.
Is Delphinus or Misqaal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, Delphinus is the stronger pick. Delphinus suits evening wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Delphinus and Misqaal?
Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).
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