Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Misqaal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 408 ratings analysed

5 wins

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,335 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irae takes 5 of 7 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Irae5/7

Misqaal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerIraeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

363 votes

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerIraeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIraeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Cacao PodTonka BeanBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Sichuan PepperWormwoodCorianderHot iron

Base6 to 8 hours

OakPalisander RosewoodCrystal Amber

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Bergamot and Wormwood. Durations are only published for Irae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night92

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerIraeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#19,335

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIraeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irae by V Canto offers an unconventional contrast of bitter cacao pod, bright bergamot, and striking hot iron. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this unisex fragrance steps away from standard gourmand sweetness. The opening pairs dry cocoa and citrus against a sharp kick of Sichuan pepper and bitter wormwood. As the …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Irae or Misqaal?

Irae takes 5 of 7 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irae or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Irae 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irae or Misqaal?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Irae 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irae and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Bergamot and Wormwood.

Is Irae or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Irae and Misqaal?

Irae has top notes of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Coriander and Hot iron, a base of Oak, Palisander Rosewood and Crystal Amber. 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).