Fragrance comparison

Florian vs Fakhama

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 284 ratings analysed

5 wins

Florian

Gritti

4.0688 votes

Rank #8,045 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #24,991 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florian takes 5 of 7 categories.

Florian
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Florian5/7

Fakhama2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorianGritti

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

88 votes

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerFakhamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageFlorian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerFlorianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

SaffronCardamomGinger

Heart4 to 6 hours

Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

CivetIncenseSandalwood

Top

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

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Civet, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer12

Fall86

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlorianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex36

Women10

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#24,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlorianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Florian or Fakhama?

Florian takes 5 of 7 categories. Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes; Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Florian or Fakhama?

They last about the same: Florian 89/100, Fakhama 88/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Florian or Fakhama?

Projection is very close: Florian 80/100, Fakhama 78/100 for sillage.

Do Florian and Fakhama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and animalic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Civet, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Florian or Fakhama better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Florian and Fakhama?

Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense and Sandalwood. 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.