Explicite vs Habiba
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Habiba takes 5 of 7 categories.
ExpliciteChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
HabibaChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Explicite1/7
Habiba5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Habiba
- Community sentiment
- Habiba
- Longevity
- Habiba
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Habiba
- Versatility
- Explicite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Habiba
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpliciteEx NihiloHabibaSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 655 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 15%Had 14%Want 71%
Category winnerHabibaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
655 votes
38%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerHabibaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHabiba
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHabibaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
floral100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
amber69%
fruity61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NutmegPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PralinePeonyLilyPetalia
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberVanilla
Top
Dried FruitsPralineJasmineMandarin Orange
Heart
FrangipaniPeonyVanillaLilyDatura
Base
Woody NotesMuskOlibanumSaffronLeatherAmberWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesPraline, Peony, Lily and Amber. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night93
Spring25
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night77
Category winnerExpliciteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,023
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,478
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerHabibaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…
Reviews →Habiba by Swiss Arabian is a warm, feminine fragrance centering on a praline and dried fruit accord. Launched in 2013, it leans into a rich, oriental vanilla profile that feels substantial on the skin. It shines in cooler autumn weather or during evening events where a noticeable, sweet presence is desired, offering a…
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, Explicite or Habiba?
Habiba takes 5 of 7 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Habiba is rated 4.07/5 from 41 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Habiba for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Explicite or Habiba?
They last about the same: Habiba 73/100, Explicite 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Explicite or Habiba?
Projection is very close: Explicite 69/100, Habiba 69/100 for sillage.
Do Explicite and Habiba smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Praline, Peony, Lily and Amber.
Is Explicite or Habiba better for summer or winter?
For summer, Habiba is the stronger pick. For winter, Explicite is the stronger pick. Explicite suits day or night wear; Habiba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explicite and Habiba?
Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. Habiba has top notes of Dried Fruits, Praline, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Peony, Vanilla and Lily, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Olibanum and Saffron.
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