Fragrance comparison

Dhai vs Life Refresh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dhai

Anfas

4.3349 votes

Rank #31,771 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Life Refresh

Hinode

3.297 votes

Rank #68,018 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhai takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dhai
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Life Refresh
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dhai3/4

Life Refresh1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DhaiAnfas

Life RefreshHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 45%Had 30%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityDhai

SillageDhai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value43

Category winnerLife RefreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonGrapefruitLavender

Heart

AmberPearCedarGeraniumVetiverRose

Base

OakmossVanillaMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumGreen Leaves

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Life Refresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall70

Winter65

Day100

Night95

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex43

Women18

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDhaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhai by Anfas opens with a tart burst of green apple, sour lemon, and crisp lavender that cuts sharply through humid spring air. As the initial fruit splash settles, pear and rose push forward over a dense cedar structure, adding a thick fruitiness without turning overly sugary. The dry down drops into a grounded base…

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Hinode Life Refresh delivers an instant splash of crisp energy that feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. The fragrance kicks off with bright lemon and tart pink grapefruit, creating a lively burst of citrus zest. As the opening settles, aromatic lavender and peppery geranium merge with crushed green leave…

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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, Dhai or Life Refresh?

Dhai takes 3 of 4 categories. Dhai is rated 4.33/5 from 49 votes; Life Refresh is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Dhai for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Life Refresh for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhai or Life Refresh?

Dhai lasts longest (Dhai 76/100, Life Refresh 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhai or Life Refresh?

Dhai projects furthest (Dhai 66/100, Life Refresh 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhai and Life Refresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Dhai or Life Refresh better for summer or winter?

Dhai suits day or night wear; Life Refresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhai and Life Refresh?

Dhai has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Amber, Pear, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Life Refresh has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Green Leaves, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.