His Sartorial vs Rara Avis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
8%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Sartorial takes 4 of 4 categories.
His SartorialChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rara AvisChoose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
His Sartorial4/4
Rara Avis0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Sartorial
- Sillage & projection
- His Sartorial
- Value for money
- His Sartorial
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Sartorial
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His SartorialThe Dua BrandRara AvisAlkemia PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
20%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Sartorial
SillageHis Sartorial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis SartorialBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fresh77%
sweet69%
honey61%
aromatic100%
ozonic92%
green84%
aquatic77%
soft spicy69%
metallic61%
Scent match8%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Metallic notesLinden BlossomGurjan balsamBlack PepperWatery NotesViolet LeafWoody NotesWhite MuskPatchouliAldehydesLavenderCyclamen
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CucumberMetallic notesCorianderBitter OrangeClary SageMintLavenderCeleryPink PepperViolet LeafLime (Linden) BlossomAldehydes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMetallic notes, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes and Lavender. Durations are only published for His Sartorial, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,969
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#55,682
PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerHis SartorialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Sartorial by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum interpretation of a classic barbershop fougere built on crisp aromatics, leather, and warm resins. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, fresh ginger, and cool metallic notes that recall hot steam rising from freshly pressed fabric. As the opening settles, ar…
Reviews →Rara Avis by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Rara Avis was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.
Reviews →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, His Sartorial or Rara Avis?
His Sartorial takes 4 of 4 categories. His Sartorial is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rara Avis is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose His Sartorial for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rara Avis for a aromatic and ozonic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, His Sartorial or Rara Avis?
His Sartorial lasts longest (His Sartorial 80/100, Rara Avis 35/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Sartorial or Rara Avis?
His Sartorial projects furthest (His Sartorial 75/100, Rara Avis 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Sartorial and Rara Avis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Metallic notes, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes and Lavender.
Is His Sartorial or Rara Avis better for summer or winter?
His Sartorial suits daytime wear; Rara Avis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Sartorial and Rara Avis?
His Sartorial features Metallic notes, Linden Blossom, Gurjan balsam, Black Pepper and Watery Notes. Rara Avis features Cucumber, Metallic notes, Coriander, Bitter Orange and Clary Sage.
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