Fragrance comparison

Live vs Zafar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 364 ratings analysed

Live

Van Gils

4.4132 votes

Rank #13,460 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,358 OudAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Live
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Live3/7

Zafar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveVan Gils

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerZafarRating 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

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageZafar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both oud, citrus and woody

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

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,358

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher 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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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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 Zafar?

Zafar takes 4 of 7 categories. Live is rated 4.41/5 from 32 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Live for a oud and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Live or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, Live 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or Zafar?

Zafar projects furthest (Zafar 76/100, Live 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and Zafar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Live or Zafar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Live and Zafar?

Live has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.