Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Mansa Musa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

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62%scent match

Closely related

Mansa Musa

SweDoft

3.0835 votes

Rank #48,780 WoodyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaf takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mansa Musa
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kashaf4/7

Mansa Musa3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

Mansa MusaSweDoft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

3.08/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 55%

Category winnerKashafRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

25%Like

30%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

23%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerMansa MusaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityMansa Musa

SillageMansa Musa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

rose92%

fruity84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, oud and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Black CurrantSaffronRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronValerianBergamot

Heart

RoseSandalwoodCashmere WoodAmber

Base

Agarwood (Oud)RaspberryMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night79

Spring22

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerKashafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#48,780

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKashafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Kashaf is a fruity rose and oud scent with a warm, musky wood base. It opens on a clear rose, then turns darker and juicier with blackcurrant and raspberry, warmed by saffron. As it dries down, oud, musk, and sandalwood give it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. If you enjoy sweetened oud styles and want somethi…

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Mansa Musa by SweDoft opens with a sharp, earthy hit of cypriol and saffron, quickly softening into a creamy sandalwood and rose core. It settles into a dark, resinous base of oud and raspberry. This unisex scent performs strongly in cooler weather, making it an ideal companion for autumn evenings when you want a frag…

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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, Kashaf or Mansa Musa?

Kashaf takes 4 of 7 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Mansa Musa is rated 3.08/5 from 35 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mansa Musa for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Mansa Musa?

Mansa Musa lasts longest (Mansa Musa 81/100, Kashaf 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Mansa Musa?

Mansa Musa projects furthest (Mansa Musa 74/100, Kashaf 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaf and Mansa Musa smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kashaf or Mansa Musa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kashaf is the stronger pick. For winter, Mansa Musa is the stronger pick. Kashaf suits daytime wear; Mansa Musa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Mansa Musa?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Mansa Musa has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Musk and Moss.