Fragrance comparison

Gharami vs Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #30,314 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

Pupa

4.003 votes

Rank #54,550 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gharami takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gharami3/4

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gharami
Sillage & projection: Gharami
Value for money: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gharami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GharamiAjmal

Red Queen Citrusy BlossomPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGharami

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRed Queen Citrusy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

green77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomTea Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Cactus JuiceCasablanca LilyYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Red Queen Citrusy Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGharamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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Pupa Red Queen Citrusy Blossom bursts open with brisk Italian bergamot, fresh orange blossom, and an unmistakable wash of crushed green tea leaf. That initial sharp alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, revealing an unexpectedly refreshing heart of watery cactus juice and creamy Casablanca lily. It is crisp, …

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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, Gharami or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Gharami takes 3 of 4 categories. Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Red Queen Citrusy Blossom for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gharami or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Gharami lasts longest (Gharami 60/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gharami or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Projection is very close: Gharami 70/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 69/100 for sillage.

Do Gharami and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Gharami or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom better for summer or winter?

Gharami suits day or night wear; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gharami and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Red Queen Citrusy Blossom has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tea Leaf, heart notes of Cactus Juice, Casablanca Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.