Forever vs Raboob
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.
ForeverChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RaboobChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Forever1/3
Raboob2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raboob
- Sillage & projection
- Raboob
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forever
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ForeverYardleyRaboobNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 19%Had 38%Want 43%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
67%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaboob
SillageRaboob
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
sweet88%
woody77%
citrus65%
yellow floral53%
powdery42%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Ylang-YlangMarigoldRoseAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
African Orange FlowerWhite FlowersJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodMusk
Top
RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron
Heart
AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Forever, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night14
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,464
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,519
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForeverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForever by Yardley opens with a sunny splash of Amalfi lemon, tangy herbal marigold, and sweet ylang-ylang that feels like walking through an English garden in mid-May. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into a plush bouquet of jasmine and African orange flower, carrying the warm, clean feeling of luxury …
Reviews →Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Forever or Raboob?
Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Forever is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Forever for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Forever or Raboob?
Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forever or Raboob?
Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Forever 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forever and Raboob smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and White Flowers.
Is Forever or Raboob better for summer or winter?
Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forever and Raboob?
Forever has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.
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