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IF vs Aweigh

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

Updated 126 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IF takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • IF

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Aweigh

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

IF6/7
Aweigh0/7
Ratings & consensus
IF
Community sentiment
IF
Longevity
IF
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
IF
Versatility
IF
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
IF

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IFApothia
AweighNavitus Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 33%Had 12%Want 54%
3.54/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 49%
Category winnerIFRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

76 votes

24%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
16%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerIFMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityIF

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value43
Category winnerIFBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral88%
musky77%
fresh spicy65%
powdery53%
green42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
YuzuGrapefruit
Heart
Floral Notes
Base
Musk
Top
LimeCoconutYuzuPink PepperGrapefruitCalabrian bergamot
Heart
LavenderClary SageGingerGeraniumSandalwoodNutmeg
Base
Java vetiver oilTonka BeanMuskIncense
InformationalShared notesYuzu, Grapefruit and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall44
Winter44
Day100
Night28
Spring86
Summer100
Fall72
Winter14
Day100
Night–
Category winnerIFMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex35
Women59
Men50
Unisex43
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#19,408

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerIFHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apothia IF opens with a sharp burst of yuzu and tart grapefruit that quickly settles into a creamy white floral heart dominated by tuberose and gardenia. The citrus top flash lasts around ten minutes before softening into a clean, musky skin scent that stays close to the wearer. It smells fresh and soapy without drift…

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Aweigh by Navitus Parfums pairs sharp tartness with an aromatic herbal core. Crisp lime and yuzu hit first, backed by a soft wave of coconut. As the bright citrus settles, lavender, clary sage, and spicy ginger take over, supported by dry Java vetiver and tonka bean. It feels crisp and energetic for warm summer aftern…

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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, IF or Aweigh?

IF takes 6 of 7 categories. IF is rated 4.09/5 from 76 votes; Aweigh is rated 3.54/5 from 50 votes. Choose IF for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aweigh for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, IF or Aweigh?

IF lasts longest (IF 72/100, Aweigh 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IF or Aweigh?

Projection is very close: IF 54/100, Aweigh 54/100 for sillage.

Do IF and Aweigh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is IF or Aweigh better for summer or winter?

For summer, IF is the stronger pick. For winter, IF is the stronger pick. IF suits daytime wear; Aweigh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IF and Aweigh?

IF has top notes of Yuzu and Grapefruit, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk. Aweigh has top notes of Lime, Coconut, Yuzu and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Java vetiver oil, Tonka Bean, Musk and Incense.

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