Fragrance comparison

Live vs Misqaal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

Live

Van Gils

4.4132 votes

Rank #13,460 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,335 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 5 of 7 categories.

Live
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Live5/7

Misqaal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveVan Gils

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

oud100%

citrus92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanilla

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Live, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,335

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Live brings a crisp, masculine edge that balances brisk fruit with deep woods. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses immediately. As the citrus settles, earthy patchouli and dry vetiver step forward, adding clean grit and a grounded tone. The scent finally …

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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, Live or Misqaal?

Live takes 5 of 7 categories. Live is rated 4.41/5 from 32 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Live for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Live or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Live 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or Misqaal?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Live 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla.

Is Live or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Live and Misqaal?

Live has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla. 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).