Fragrance comparison

Fakhar Black vs Why

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,297 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fakhar Black

Lattafa Perfumes

4.256,292 votes

Rank #25,901 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Why

Milestone Perfumes

3.205 votes

Rank #70,244 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhar Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fakhar Black
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Why
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fakhar Black4/4

Why0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fakhar BlackLattafa Perfumes

WhyMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 6,292 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

6,292 votes

0%Love

40%Like

40%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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityFakhar Black

SillageFakhar Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFakhar BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match85%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleBergamotGinger

Heart

LavenderSageJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanCedarAmberwoodVetiver

Top

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJuniper BerriesSage

Base

AmberwoodTonka BeanOlibanumVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Ginger and Sage. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFakhar BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fakhar Black by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance for men launched in 2022. It centers on a sharp apple and ginger opening that settles into a woody lavender heart. This versatile scent performs well for daily office wear, gym sessions, or casual outings during spring and summer months when a c…

Reviews →

Why by Milestone Perfumes opens with a crisp splash of green apple and fresh ginger. The first spray feels bright and sharp, backed by a clean citrus note of bergamot. As the scent settles on skin, herbal tones of sage and geranium emerge to give it a clean, soapy character. It feels suited for spring days, casual off…

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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, Fakhar Black or Why?

Fakhar Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Fakhar Black is rated 4.25/5 from 6,292 votes; Why is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Fakhar Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Why for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fakhar Black or Why?

Fakhar Black lasts longest (Fakhar Black 63/100, Why 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fakhar Black or Why?

Projection is very close: Fakhar Black 52/100, Why 50/100 for sillage.

Do Fakhar Black and Why smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Ginger and Sage.

Is Fakhar Black or Why better for summer or winter?

Why suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fakhar Black and Why?

Fakhar Black has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Amberwood and Vetiver. Why has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries and Sage, a base of Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Olibanum and Vetiver.