Fragrance comparison

Fada vs Lariat

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Fada

Mawwal Arabia

4.5317 votes

Rank #40,747 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Lariat

Thera Cosméticos

3.6932 votes

Rank #37,027 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lariat takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lariat
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fada1/5

Lariat4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FadaMawwal Arabia

LariatThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 42%Had 2%Want 56%

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 63%Had 18%Want 19%

Category winnerFadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLariat

SillageLariat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLariatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

soft spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match81%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegCinnamonCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderLicoriceOlibanum

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

CinnamonCardamomNutmegGrapefruit

Heart

Lavender

Base

SandalwoodLicoriceVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Grapefruit. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring58

Summer8

Fall100

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,027

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLariatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fada opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg, then settles into lavender, incense and a dry amber-wood base. It reads as a spicy aromatic fougere with a warm Middle Eastern accent rather than a barbershop style. For shoppers, the key question is balance. Fada looks best suited to men who wa…

Reviews →

Lariat by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet grapefruit wrapped in heated cinnamon, cracked nutmeg, and pungent cardamom. As the vivid spice settles, an aromatic lavender heart emerges to soften the top note friction. The base grounds the composition in heavy licorice, earthy patchouli, dry vetiv…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fada or Lariat?

Lariat takes 4 of 5 categories. Fada is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes; Lariat is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes. Choose Fada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lariat for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fada or Lariat?

Lariat lasts longest (Lariat 73/100, Fada 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fada or Lariat?

Lariat projects furthest (Lariat 69/100, Fada 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fada and Lariat smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Grapefruit.

Is Fada or Lariat better for summer or winter?

Fada suits daytime wear; Lariat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fada and Lariat?

Fada has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Licorice and Olibanum, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Lariat has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Vetiver and Patchouli.