Fragrance comparison

Lua vs Gharbi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 659 ratings analysed

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Gharbi

Sarya

5.001 votes

Rank #53,088 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lua
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gharbi
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Lua2/4

Gharbi2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaXerjoff

GharbiSarya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityGharbi

SillageGharbi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

ApplePlumStrawberryPineapplePeachMelonBergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderIrisLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidHeliotropeYlang-Ylang

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaLeatherWhite MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#53,088

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

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Gharbi by Sarya opens with a bright, mixed-fruit burst, think apple, plum and tropical pineapple with a squeeze of citrus. As it settles, soft florals and a powdery, slightly cosmetic iris tone show up, before a warm base of vanilla and tonka wraps around clean musk, smooth woods, and a subtle leather touch. It reads …

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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, Lua or Gharbi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes; Gharbi is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gharbi for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Lua or Gharbi?

Gharbi lasts longest (Gharbi 80/100, Lua 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lua or Gharbi?

Gharbi projects furthest (Gharbi 75/100, Lua 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lua and Gharbi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley.

What are the notes in Lua and Gharbi?

Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. Gharbi has top notes of Apple, Plum, Strawberry and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.