Fragrance comparison

Genual vs Raboob

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Genual

RING

4.836 votes

Rank #41,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #63,519 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.

Genual
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Genual1/3

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: Genual

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenualRING

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

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 hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaboob

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonJasmineSaffron

Heart

AmberSweet Almond

Base

Cedar

Top

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Jasmine, Saffron and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,808

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genual is a woody amber scent with a bright lemon opening, a soft floral touch from jasmine, and a warm saffron edge. As it settles, sweet almond and amber give it a smooth, slightly nutty feel over cedar. It reads polished, easy to wear, and more daytime than night. If you like warm woods with some sweetness but do n…

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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.

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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, Genual or Raboob?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Genual is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Genual for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Genual or Raboob?

Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Genual 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genual or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Genual 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genual and Raboob smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine, Saffron and Amber.

Is Genual or Raboob better for summer or winter?

Genual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genual and Raboob?

Genual has top notes of Lemon, Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Amber and Sweet Almond, a base of Cedar. 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.