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Dependence vs Ward Al Ghawali

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Dependence

    Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

  • Ward Al Ghawali

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dependence3/4
Ward Al Ghawali0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dependence
Sillage & projection
Dependence
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dependence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DependenceMad Parfumeur
Ward Al GhawaliTeeb Al Ghawali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityDependence

SillageDependence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value100
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
white floral92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
white floral100%
woody92%
green84%
amber77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeMandarinHoneysuckle
Heart
LilyTuberoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk
Top
HoneysuckleTangerineGreen Notes
Heart
White FlowersTuberoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Tuberose, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDependenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dependence by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and orange paired against nectarous honeysuckle. This bright citrus start quickly gives ground to a thick floral core of tuberose, jasmine, and lily. As the florals settle, heavy patchouli takes control alongside sweet vanilla, amber, and dry woody notes…

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Ward Al Ghawali by Teeb Al Ghawali delivers a heavy dose of white floral notes, combining tuberose and jasmine with a crisp splash of tangerine. This unisex perfume settles into a warm patchouli and amber base. It works best during fresh spring days when you want a clean, bright, yet deep floral aura that holds up wel…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dependence or Ward Al Ghawali?

Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories. Dependence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ward Al Ghawali is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dependence for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Ward Al Ghawali for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dependence or Ward Al Ghawali?

Dependence lasts longest (Dependence 100/100, Ward Al Ghawali 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dependence or Ward Al Ghawali?

Dependence projects furthest (Dependence 100/100, Ward Al Ghawali 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dependence and Ward Al Ghawali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Tuberose, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Dependence or Ward Al Ghawali better for summer or winter?

Ward Al Ghawali suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dependence and Ward Al Ghawali?

Dependence has top notes of Orange, Mandarin and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes. Ward Al Ghawali has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Green Notes, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.

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