Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Grey vs Misqaal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,436 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #17,621 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

Misqaal3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Wormwood, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,621

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Misqaal?

Misqaal takes 3 of 3 categories. Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Misqaal?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Grey and Misqaal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Wormwood, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.

Is Hot! Fragrances Grey or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Grey and Misqaal?

Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).