Fragrance comparison

Ghamra vs Life Calm

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ghamra

Mawwal Arabia

4.6118 votes

Rank #29,682 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Life Calm

Hinode

3.7010 votes

Rank #61,243 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghamra takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ghamra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Life Calm
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ghamra5/5

Life Calm0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhamraMawwal Arabia

Life CalmHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

Category winnerGhamraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGhamra

SillageGhamra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value47

Category winnerGhamraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPlumAldehydesGingerGreen Notes

Heart

SageViolet LeafGeraniumTuberoseHyacinthOrris

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack PepperSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafPralineFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Life Calm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter39

Day100

Night59

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhamraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghamra opens with a bright, spicy mix of bergamot, ginger and green notes, then settles into an aromatic fougere shape with violet leaf, sage and a soft floral polish. The dry-down adds incense, amber, woods and oakmoss, giving it a cleaner, smoother take on the modern blue style. It reads masculine, versatile and eas…

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Life Calm by Hinode opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, cracked black pepper, and earthy sage that immediately gives off a clean, grounding vibe. As the initial sharpness settles, the heart reveals a surprising blend of cool violet leaf, airy freesia, and a touch of sweet praline that softens the green edges without…

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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, Ghamra or Life Calm?

Ghamra takes 5 of 5 categories. Ghamra is rated 4.61/5 from 18 votes; Life Calm is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ghamra for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Life Calm for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghamra or Life Calm?

Ghamra lasts longest (Ghamra 71/100, Life Calm 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghamra or Life Calm?

Ghamra projects furthest (Ghamra 53/100, Life Calm 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghamra and Life Calm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Sandalwood.

Is Ghamra or Life Calm better for summer or winter?

Ghamra suits daytime wear; Life Calm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghamra and Life Calm?

Ghamra has top notes of Bergamot, Plum, Aldehydes and Ginger, heart notes of Sage, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Life Calm has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Praline and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.