Fragrance comparison

Harmattan vs Masah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

Harmattan

Roads

3.7787 votes

Rank #13,050 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Masah

Touch Of Oud

5.002 votes

Rank #48,813 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Harmattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Masah
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Harmattan1/4

Masah3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HarmattanRoads

MasahTouch Of Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMasah

SillageMasah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMasahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSaffronBlack PepperTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMyrrhTonka Bean

Top

IncenseSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart

RoseOsmanthusAgarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliVetiverBlack LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring12

Summer6

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#48,813

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHarmattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harmattan by Roads is a woody oriental fragrance that plays with the contrast between dry spices and resinous depth. It opens with aromatic lavender before settling into a heart of oud, vetiver, and saffron. This is a scent for those who enjoy a dusty, incense-heavy profile that sits close to the skin. It works best d…

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Masah by Touch of Oud blends incense and black pepper with a heart of rose and oud to create an intense, woody experience. It feels structured and serious, fitting for formal evening events in cooler weather. This fragrance is a bold choice for those who appreciate the interplay of leather and spice on the skin.

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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, Harmattan or Masah?

Masah takes 3 of 4 categories. Harmattan is rated 3.77/5 from 87 votes; Masah is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Harmattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Masah for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Harmattan or Masah?

Masah lasts longest (Masah 80/100, Harmattan 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harmattan or Masah?

Masah projects furthest (Masah 75/100, Harmattan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Harmattan and Masah smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper.

Is Harmattan or Masah better for summer or winter?

Harmattan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harmattan and Masah?

Harmattan has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Myrrh. Masah has top notes of Incense, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Black Leather and Amber.