Fragrance comparison

Hatim vs Rimani

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hatim

Al Absar

4.504 votes

Rank #49,218 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Rimani

Mani Perfumes

4.754 votes

Rank #39,494 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hatim takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hatim
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rimani
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Hatim3/4

Rimani1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HatimAl Absar

RimaniMani Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityHatim

SillageHatim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHatimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

caramel90%

musky80%

vanilla70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

VanillaCaramel

Base

OudAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCitrus

Heart2-4 hrs

Brown sugarCaramel

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk. Durations are only published for Rimani, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRimaniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hatim by Al Absar is a sweet, warm cardamom and vanilla scent that leans into caramelised amber and a musky oud base. It reads cosy and bold rather than airy or fresh. On skin it can feel best for cool weather and evenings, with a noticeable trail and wear that often lasts well into the day.

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Rimani by Mani Perfumes is an inviting, cozy gourmand that balances rich confectionery sweetness with an airy citrus lift. The first spray reveals zesty citrus peel cut by sharp green cardamom pods, keeping the opening bright rather than syrupy. Soon, molten caramel and warm brown sugar take over the heart, creating a…

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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, Hatim or Rimani?

Hatim takes 3 of 4 categories. Hatim is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Rimani is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hatim for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rimani for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hatim or Rimani?

Hatim lasts longest (Hatim 73/100, Rimani 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hatim or Rimani?

Hatim projects furthest (Hatim 75/100, Rimani 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hatim and Rimani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.

Is Hatim or Rimani better for summer or winter?

Hatim suits evening wear; Rimani suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hatim and Rimani?

Hatim has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Vanilla and Caramel, a base of Oud, Amber and Musk. Rimani has top notes of Cardamom and Citrus, heart notes of Brown sugar and Caramel, a base of Vanilla and Musk.