Fragrance comparison

Ithaque vs Tohfa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 409 ratings analysed

Ithaque

Memo Paris

4.17318 votes

Rank #7,078 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tohfa

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.9691 votes

Rank #10,762 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tohfa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ithaque
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tohfa
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ithaque2/7

Tohfa4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IthaqueMemo Paris

TohfaBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%

Category winnerIthaqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

318 votes

38%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerTohfaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTohfa

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTohfaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

soft spicy56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

soft spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBitter OrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperSichuan PepperMadagascar Pepper

Heart

Currant budsRed CurrantJuniper BerriesRaspberryEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Texas CedarPatchouli

Top

RaspberryRed CurrantTangerine

Heart

CaramelBitter OrangeEgyptian Rose

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Red Currant, Raspberry and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall71

Winter69

Day100

Night94

Category winnerTohfaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex60

Women15

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,078

PerfumerMarypierre Julien

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#10,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerIthaqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ithaque by Memo Paris brings a burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and mandarin right out of the atomizer. A triple-pepper accord of pink, Sichuan, and Madagascar pepper adds a crisp, tongue-tingling bite to the citrus opening. As the initial flash calms, tart red currant and juniper berries emerge in the middle, ground…

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Tohfa by Bait Al Bakhoor is a fruity, unisex fragrance that centers on a bright opening of raspberry and red currant. As it settles, it reveals a heart of caramel and Egyptian rose, finishing with a base of creamy vanilla and musk. It offers a playful, accessible profile for those seeking a sweet daily scent that sits…

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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, Ithaque or Tohfa?

Tohfa takes 4 of 7 categories. Ithaque is rated 4.17/5 from 318 votes; Tohfa is rated 3.96/5 from 91 votes. Choose Ithaque for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tohfa for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ithaque or Tohfa?

Tohfa lasts longest (Tohfa 68/100, Ithaque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ithaque or Tohfa?

Projection is very close: Ithaque 52/100, Tohfa 52/100 for sillage.

Do Ithaque and Tohfa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Red Currant, Raspberry and Patchouli.

Is Ithaque or Tohfa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tohfa is the stronger pick. For winter, Tohfa is the stronger pick. Tohfa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ithaque and Tohfa?

Ithaque has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Currant buds, Red Currant, Juniper Berries and Raspberry, a base of Texas Cedar and Patchouli. Tohfa has top notes of Raspberry, Red Currant and Tangerine, heart notes of Caramel, Bitter Orange and Egyptian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.