Fragrance comparison

Eau du Soir vs Rah-I Ask

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,789 ratings analysed

Eau du Soir

Sisley

3.945,784 votes

Rank #1,353 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Rah-I Ask

Parfumane

4.005 votes

Rank #46,204 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eau du Soir
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rah-I Ask
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Eau du Soir2/4

Rah-I Ask2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau du Soir
Sillage & projection: Rah-I Ask
Value for money: Rah-I Ask
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau du Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau du SoirSisley

Rah-I AskParfumane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 5,784 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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 hate

45%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

5,393 votes

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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEau du Soir

SillageRah-I Ask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRah-I AskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

iris92%

white floral84%

rose77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

oak mossJuniperPatchouliPepperCarnationIrisRoseSyringa

Base

MuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

IrisMandarin OrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Rah-I Ask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,353

PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano, Jeannine Mongin

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#46,204

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEau du SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau du Soir is a classic green floral chypre with a brisk citrus opening, a mossy, spicy heart, and a dry-down that leans ambery, musky, and quietly plush. It wears polished, formal, and self-possessed. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning structure, sharp edges, and real oakmoss character more than easy swe…

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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…

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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, Eau du Soir or Rah-I Ask?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau du Soir is rated 3.94/5 from 5,784 votes; Rah-I Ask is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau du Soir for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rah-I Ask for a powdery and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau du Soir or Rah-I Ask?

They last about the same: Eau du Soir 82/100, Rah-I Ask 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau du Soir or Rah-I Ask?

Rah-I Ask projects furthest (Rah-I Ask 83/100, Eau du Soir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau du Soir and Rah-I Ask smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Iris and Rose.

Is Eau du Soir or Rah-I Ask better for summer or winter?

Rah-I Ask suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau du Soir and Rah-I Ask?

Eau du Soir has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of oak moss, Juniper, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.