Fragrance comparison

Epic Maze vs Rawda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #21,774 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Rawda

Rasasi

3.8025 votes

Rank #42,050 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories.

Epic Maze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rawda
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Epic Maze3/5

Rawda2/5

Ratings & consensus: Epic Maze
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rawda
Sillage & projection: Rawda
Value for money: Epic Maze
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic Maze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

RawdaRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

3.80/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerEpic MazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

28%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRawda

SillageRawda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

white floral65%

woody56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

Top

SaffronMyrrhJasmineAmber

Heart

NutmegClovesMaceCardamomHeliotropeCyclamen

Base

FirMuskCedarTonka BeanOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMace, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEpic MazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

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Rawda by Rasasi is a floral woody musk fragrance built on a backbone of deep resins and spices. It features a prominent opening of saffron and myrrh, which leads into a complex heart of nutmeg and cloves. The base settles into a resinous, woody musk profile that persists for hours. It is suited for cooler weather and …

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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, Epic Maze or Rawda?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes; Rawda is rated 3.80/5 from 25 votes. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rawda for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Maze or Rawda?

Rawda lasts longest (Rawda 82/100, Epic Maze 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Maze or Rawda?

Projection is very close: Rawda 71/100, Epic Maze 69/100 for sillage.

Do Epic Maze and Rawda smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mace, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Saffron.

Is Epic Maze or Rawda better for summer or winter?

Epic Maze suits evening wear; Rawda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Maze and Rawda?

Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather. Rawda has top notes of Saffron, Myrrh, Jasmine and Amber, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Mace and Cardamom, a base of Fir, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.