Fragrance comparison

Fracture vs Mabda

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Fracture

Fuse

4.437 votes

Rank #36,614 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #8,953 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fracture
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fracture1/4

Mabda3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FractureFuse

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value62

Category winnerFractureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber88%

woody77%

fruity65%

warm spicy53%

rose42%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CognacRaspberryBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

AmberDamask RoseChypre NotesBalsamic Notes

Base8-10+ hrs

Malaysian OudPralineVetiver

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Pepper, Amber and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Fracture, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 19%Work 12%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,614

PerfumerArfan Ramli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fuse Fracture hits your skin with a bold splash of boozy cognac and tart, ripe raspberry. A sharp kick of black pepper keeps the sweet fruit from turning into candy. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol punch fades quickly, making way for warm amber, earthy Damask rose, and rich balsamic sap. As the scent settle…

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Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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, Fracture or Mabda?

Mabda takes 3 of 4 categories. Fracture is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Fracture for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracture or Mabda?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Fracture 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracture or Mabda?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Fracture 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracture and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Pepper, Amber and Damask Rose.

Is Fracture or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Fracture suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracture and Mabda?

Fracture has top notes of Cognac, Raspberry and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Damask Rose, Chypre Notes and Balsamic Notes, a base of Malaysian Oud, Praline and Vetiver. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.