Fragrance comparison

Fakhama vs Nefer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 295 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #25,539 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Nefer

Prissana

4.1699 votes

Rank #8,979 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Nefer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fakhama4/7

Nefer3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

NeferPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

4.16/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerFakhamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageFakhama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNeferBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

Notes

IncenseMyrrhCinnamonDried FruitsSaffronelemiTangerineCardamomBenzoinCorianderGingerGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Benzoin, Saffron and Coriander. Durations are only published for Nefer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNeferMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

Men29

Unisex58

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,979

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerNeferHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.

Reviews →

Nefer by Prissana is a rich amber and warm spicy fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros in 2020. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history, the scent brings together smoky incense, sticky myrrh, and sweet cinnamon over a dense foundation of resins and dark woods. Bright sparks of tangerine, ginger, and cardamom lift the…

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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, Fakhama or Nefer?

Fakhama takes 4 of 7 categories. Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes; Nefer is rated 4.16/5 from 99 votes. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Nefer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fakhama or Nefer?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, Nefer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fakhama or Nefer?

Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 78/100, Nefer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fakhama and Nefer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Benzoin, Saffron and Coriander.

Is Fakhama or Nefer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nefer is the stronger pick. For winter, Fakhama is the stronger pick. Nefer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fakhama and Nefer?

Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense. Nefer features Incense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Dried Fruits and Saffron.