Fragrance comparison

Haem vs #Swag

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

Haem

Ajmal

3.6967 votes

Rank #18,084 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

#Swag

BENCH/PH

4.405 votes

Rank #37,862 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haem takes 4 of 4 categories.

Haem
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#Swag
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Haem4/4

#Swag0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaemAjmal

#SwagBENCH/PH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 35%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

60%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityHaem

SillageHaem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHaemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

amber70%

musky60%

powdery50%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

FlowersAmber

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

Notes

Aromatic NotesWoodsy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter70

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#37,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHaemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Haem opens with a simple citrus lift, then quickly settles into a floral amber body with a soft, musky, woody dry-down. Several wearers read it as more feminine than the listing suggests, and a few even get an unexpected coconut-like whiff. Do not come here expecting oud or a heavy Middle Eastern style. On skin …

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#Swag by BENCH/PH is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that lands on the skin with crisp citrus and clean woods. Launched in 2016, this unisex fragrance aims for a casual, everyday vibe. It works well for those who prefer an unassuming profile for office settings or morning errands when you just need a quick, fre…

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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, Haem or #Swag?

Haem takes 4 of 4 categories. Haem is rated 3.69/5 from 67 votes; #Swag is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Haem for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose #Swag for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haem or #Swag?

Haem lasts longest (Haem 66/100, #Swag 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haem or #Swag?

Projection is very close: Haem 64/100, #Swag 63/100 for sillage.

Do Haem and #Swag smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Woodsy Notes.

Is Haem or #Swag better for summer or winter?

Haem suits daytime wear; #Swag suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haem and #Swag?

Haem has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Flowers and Amber, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. #Swag features Aromatic Notes, Woodsy Notes and Citruses.