Eau du Soir 2017 vs Rah-I Ask
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rah-I Ask takes 4 of 4 categories.
Eau du Soir 2017Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rah-I AskChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eau du Soir 20170/4
Rah-I Ask4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rah-I Ask
- Sillage & projection
- Rah-I Ask
- Value for money
- Rah-I Ask
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rah-I Ask
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau du Soir 2017SisleyRah-I AskParfumaneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
50%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
60%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRah-I Ask
SillageRah-I Ask
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRah-I AskBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
white floral84%
mossy77%
warm spicy69%
iris61%
powdery100%
iris92%
white floral84%
rose77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
IrisMossPatchouliCarnationJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSyringa
Base
AmberMusk
Top20-30 mins
IrisMandarin OrangePepper
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseJasmineCedar
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Rah-I Ask, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,876
PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano., Jeannine Mongin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,739
PerfumerBekir Kantarcı
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerRah-I AskHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau du Soir 2017 reads as a classic floral chypre with a sharper, greener edge than many modern florals. Citrus lifts the opening, then iris, moss, patchouli and white florals take over, giving it a dry, earthy, slightly spicy character rather than an easy sweetness. It suits someone who likes polished, traditional st…
Reviews →Rah-I Ask by Parfumane greets you with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange and a gentle dusting of pink pepper before unfolding into a lush, powdery heart of velvety iris and blooming red rose. Creamy jasmine and clean cedar add body, while a rich foundation of warm amber, soft musk, and sweet vanilla creates a c…
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, Eau du Soir 2017 or Rah-I Ask?
Rah-I Ask takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau du Soir 2017 is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Rah-I Ask is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau du Soir 2017 for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rah-I Ask for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau du Soir 2017 or Rah-I Ask?
Rah-I Ask lasts longest (Rah-I Ask 80/100, Eau du Soir 2017 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau du Soir 2017 or Rah-I Ask?
Rah-I Ask projects furthest (Rah-I Ask 83/100, Eau du Soir 2017 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau du Soir 2017 and Rah-I Ask smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and iris accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Jasmine and Amber.
Is Eau du Soir 2017 or Rah-I Ask better for summer or winter?
Eau du Soir 2017 suits evening wear; Rah-I Ask suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau du Soir 2017 and Rah-I Ask?
Eau du Soir 2017 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Moss, Patchouli and Carnation, a base of Amber and Musk. Rah-I Ask has top notes of Iris, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.
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