Fragrance comparison

Dhatarattha Raja vs Somnus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dhatarattha Raja

SIAM 1928

5.001 votes

Rank #41,456 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #46,960 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhatarattha Raja takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dhatarattha Raja
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dhatarattha Raja3/4

Somnus0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dhatarattha RajaSIAM 1928

SomnusWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDhatarattha Raja

SillageDhatarattha Raja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloOrange BlossomBlack PepperLemonGalbanum

Heart

RoseOsmanthusGingerLavenderCardamomImmortelleNutmegLabdanum

Base

MyrrhVetiverAmberAustralian Sandalwood

Top

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Black Pepper, Rose and Ginger. 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

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,456

PerfumerSaruj Tangtaratorn

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,960

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDhatarattha RajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhatarattha Raja opens with soft pomelo, lemon and a green, lightly peppery lift, then settles into floral herbs, warm spice and a resinous woody base. On skin, it seems to move from bitter-green citrus into a deeper ambered sweetness, with a more masculine-leaning unisex feel.

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Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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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, Dhatarattha Raja or Somnus?

Dhatarattha Raja takes 3 of 4 categories. Dhatarattha Raja is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Dhatarattha Raja for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhatarattha Raja or Somnus?

Dhatarattha Raja lasts longest (Dhatarattha Raja 80/100, Somnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhatarattha Raja or Somnus?

Dhatarattha Raja projects furthest (Dhatarattha Raja 75/100, Somnus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhatarattha Raja and Somnus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Rose and Ginger.

Is Dhatarattha Raja or Somnus better for summer or winter?

Dhatarattha Raja suits daytime wear; Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhatarattha Raja and Somnus?

Dhatarattha Raja has top notes of Pomelo, Orange Blossom, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Myrrh, Vetiver, Amber and Australian Sandalwood. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.