Fragrance comparison

Florence vs RAKEZ

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Florence

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #72,484 EarthySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

RAKEZ

Aldakheel Oud

4.569 votes

Rank #44,330 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RAKEZ takes 4 of 4 categories.

Florence
Choose it for a earthy and sweet character. Best in spring.
RAKEZ
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Florence0/4

RAKEZ4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Florencekari

RAKEZAldakheel Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 52%Had 4%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityRAKEZ

SillageRAKEZ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRAKEZBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both earthy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineapplePink PepperHyacinthIris

Heart

LemonJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top

PineappleHyacinthCitruses

Heart

IrisJasminePink Pepper

Base

VetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Pink Pepper, Hyacinth and Iris. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRAKEZHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florence by kari offers a bright splash of yellow pineapple layered over dry earthy undertones. Designed for women who prefer fresh fruitiness without a heavy sugary overload, this scent sits close to the skin. It serves as a casual daytime option for warm spring mornings and humid summer afternoons, providing a light…

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RAKEZ by Aldakheel Oud opens with a bright, slightly sweet pineapple and citrus lift, with a clean green floral edge from hyacinth. As it settles, iris turns the scent more powdery and smooth, with jasmine and a pinch of pink pepper adding polish. The dry-down leans woody and earthy, blending vetiver and patchouli wit…

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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, Florence or RAKEZ?

RAKEZ takes 4 of 4 categories. Florence is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; RAKEZ is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Florence for a earthy and sweet character. Best in spring. Choose RAKEZ for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Florence or RAKEZ?

RAKEZ lasts longest (RAKEZ 83/100, Florence 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florence or RAKEZ?

RAKEZ projects furthest (RAKEZ 79/100, Florence 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florence and RAKEZ smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Hyacinth and Iris.

Is Florence or RAKEZ better for summer or winter?

RAKEZ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florence and RAKEZ?

Florence has top notes of Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Hyacinth and Iris, heart notes of Lemon and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla. RAKEZ has top notes of Pineapple, Hyacinth and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Patchouli.