Fragrance comparison

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa vs Asrari

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa

MABRA PARFUMS

4.002 votes

Rank #63,967 CitrusGreen

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62%scent match

Closely related

Asrari

Arabian Wind

3.1712 votes

Rank #69,259 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Asrari
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa3/4

Asrari1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Sillage & projection: Java Cologne - Koln Jawa
Value for money: Asrari
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Java Cologne - Koln Jawa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java Cologne - Koln JawaMABRA PARFUMS

AsrariArabian Wind

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityJava Cologne - Koln Jawa

SillageJava Cologne - Koln Jawa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAsrariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

aromatic30%

green100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeBergamotGreen NotesVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperBergamotGreen NotesLime

Heart

AgarwoodAmberMintMusk

Base

OudLeatherVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,259

PerfumerKaren Hakobyan, Yaser Jamous

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJava Cologne - Koln JawaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa by MABRA PARFUMS brings a botanical breath of fresh air to warm-weather fragrance collections. Crafted by perfumer Brahim Mohamed, this 2025 release opens with a tart burst of lime rind accompanied by bright, sunny bergamot. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, vibrant green notes unfold acr…

Reviews →

Asrari opens bright and brisk, with lime, bergamot and green notes pushing it toward a fresh, aromatic style before the oud, leather and musk give it more depth. It reads more like a crisp green-oud than a heavy oriental, so it may suit shoppers who want something woody and distinctive without dense sweetness.

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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, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Asrari?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa takes 3 of 4 categories. Java Cologne - Koln Jawa is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Asrari is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Java Cologne - Koln Jawa for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Asrari for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Asrari?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa lasts longest (Java Cologne - Koln Jawa 80/100, Asrari 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Asrari?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa projects furthest (Java Cologne - Koln Jawa 75/100, Asrari 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Cologne - Koln Jawa and Asrari smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver.

Is Java Cologne - Koln Jawa or Asrari better for summer or winter?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa suits daytime wear; Asrari suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Cologne - Koln Jawa and Asrari?

Java Cologne - Koln Jawa features Lime, Bergamot, Green Notes and Vetiver. Asrari has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Green Notes and Lime, heart notes of Agarwood, Amber, Mint and Musk, a base of Oud, Leather, Vetiver and White Musk.