Fragrance comparison

Formula do Humor vs Tarbouch Afandi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

5 wins

Formula do Humor

Natura

4.25103 votes

Rank #28,017 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Tarbouch Afandi

IDEO Parfumeurs

4.1554 votes

Rank #36,487 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula do Humor takes 5 of 7 categories.

Formula do Humor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tarbouch Afandi
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formula do Humor5/7

Tarbouch Afandi2/7

Ratings & consensus: Formula do Humor
Community sentiment: Formula do Humor
Longevity: Tarbouch Afandi
Sillage & projection: Formula do Humor
Value for money: Formula do Humor
Versatility: Tarbouch Afandi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Formula do Humor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula do HumorNatura

Tarbouch AfandiIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

56%Love

24%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerFormula do HumorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTarbouch Afandi

SillageFormula do Humor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFormula do HumorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

aquatic56%

woody100%

ozonic92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, ozonic and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangePine TreeLemonPeppermintBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeafPatchouliCedarJuniperCloves

Base5 to 8 hours

TobaccoAnimal notesBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Tarbouch Afandi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer17

Fall91

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring100

Summer38

Fall86

Winter62

Day100

Night45

Category winnerTarbouch AfandiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men64

Unisex21

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,017

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,487

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFormula do HumorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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Tarbouch Afandi opens with a burst of crisp peppermint, tart lemon, and brisk pine tree needles, delivering an immediate green freshness. As the opening settles, the heart brings in cedar wood, sharp cloves, and damp violet leaf, giving the scent an aromatic, forested backbone. A rich base of unburned tobacco, earthy …

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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, Formula do Humor or Tarbouch Afandi?

Formula do Humor takes 5 of 7 categories. Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes; Tarbouch Afandi is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tarbouch Afandi for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula do Humor or Tarbouch Afandi?

They last about the same: Tarbouch Afandi 70/100, Formula do Humor 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Formula do Humor or Tarbouch Afandi?

Projection is very close: Formula do Humor 63/100, Tarbouch Afandi 61/100 for sillage.

Do Formula do Humor and Tarbouch Afandi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, ozonic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Formula do Humor or Tarbouch Afandi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tarbouch Afandi is the stronger pick. For winter, Formula do Humor is the stronger pick. Formula do Humor suits evening wear; Tarbouch Afandi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula do Humor and Tarbouch Afandi?

Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol. Tarbouch Afandi has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pine Tree, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Cedar and Juniper, a base of Tobacco, Animal notes, Benzoin and Vetiver.