Fragrance comparison

Inner Angel vs Bara

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

Inner Angel

Bath & Body Works

4.20287 votes

Rank #7,350 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Bara

Adyan by Anfar

4.7837 votes

Rank #24,530 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bara takes 5 of 7 categories.

Inner Angel
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bara
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Inner Angel2/7

Bara5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Inner AngelBath & Body Works

BaraAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 287 votes

Have 81%Had 3%Want 15%

4.78/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerBaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

261 votes

84%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerBaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityBara

SillageBara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value82

Category winnerInner AngelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy91%

fruity83%

woody74%

amber65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

vanilla88%

sweet77%

warm spicy65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleSpicesCognac

Heart

Tonka Bean

Base

Praline

Top

Cognac

Heart

CinnamonTonka BeanOak

Base

VanillaPralineSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCognac, Tonka Bean and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer25

Fall100

Winter93

Day48

Night100

Category winnerBaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex37

Women61

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#24,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInner AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inner Angel is a warm, gourmand fragrance for women that centers on a boozy apple and spice opening. It moves into a heart of creamy tonka bean, settling into a cozy, buttery praline base. This scent is built for cooler weather, providing an indulgent and comforting experience perfect for crisp autumn days or chilly w…

Reviews →

Bara by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Bara was launched in 2021. Top note is Cognac; middle notes are Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Oak; base notes are Vanilla, Praline and Sandalwood.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Inner Angel or Bara?

Bara takes 5 of 7 categories. Inner Angel is rated 4.20/5 from 287 votes; Bara is rated 4.78/5 from 37 votes. Choose Inner Angel for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bara for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Inner Angel or Bara?

Bara lasts longest (Bara 81/100, Inner Angel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inner Angel or Bara?

Bara projects furthest (Bara 74/100, Inner Angel 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inner Angel and Bara smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cognac, Tonka Bean and Praline.

Is Inner Angel or Bara better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bara is the stronger pick. For winter, Inner Angel is the stronger pick. Bara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inner Angel and Bara?

Inner Angel has top notes of Apple, Spices and Cognac, heart notes of Tonka Bean, a base of Praline. Bara has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Oak, a base of Vanilla, Praline and Sandalwood.