Fragrance comparison

Istabraq vs Mulham

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Istabraq

Karakash Perfume

3.717 votes

Rank #54,745 MarineMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mulham

Swiss Arabian

3.605 votes

Rank #56,080 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istabraq takes 3 of 4 categories.

Istabraq
Choose it for a marine and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mulham
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Istabraq3/4

Mulham1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IstabraqKarakash Perfume

MulhamSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityIstabraq

SillageIstabraq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMulhamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

musky92%

leather84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

musky91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both musky, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SuedeImmortellePetitgrainItalian Mandarin

Heart

Sea waterGreen TeaBergamotMandarin Orange

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Green TeaBlack currant leaf

Base

MuskPetitgrainGalbanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Green Tea, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,745

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIstabraqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Istabraq by Karakash Perfume, launched in 2023, is a modern unisex fragrance that merges coastal freshness with dry warmth. The composition opens with a sharp burst of Italian mandarin and herbal petitgrain before transitioning into a distinct marine atmosphere. A soft base of sandalwood and clean musk ensures the sce…

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Mulham by Swiss Arabian opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bergamot and mandarin orange. This citrus aromatic scent centers on green tea and black currant leaf, resting on a base of musk and sandalwood. It offers a refreshing, professional profile suitable for office environments or warm spring days when you wa…

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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, Istabraq or Mulham?

Istabraq takes 3 of 4 categories. Istabraq is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Mulham is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Istabraq for a marine and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mulham for a green and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Istabraq or Mulham?

Istabraq lasts longest (Istabraq 88/100, Mulham 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istabraq or Mulham?

Istabraq projects furthest (Istabraq 75/100, Mulham 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istabraq and Mulham smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Green Tea, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Istabraq or Mulham better for summer or winter?

Istabraq suits day or night wear; Mulham suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istabraq and Mulham?

Istabraq has top notes of Suede, Immortelle, Petitgrain and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Sea water, Green Tea, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Mulham has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Green Tea and Black currant leaf, a base of Musk, Petitgrain, Galbanum and Sandalwood.