Fragrance comparison

Mabda vs Pharaoh's Passion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

1 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,662 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Pharaoh's Passion

St. Clair Scents

3.333 votes

Rank #70,442 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pharaoh's Passion
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Mabda1/1

Pharaoh's Passion0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MabdaAZYA

Pharaoh's PassionSt. Clair Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

rose92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Top

Coriander LeafBergamotCardamom

Heart

Turkish RoseGeraniumJasmineYlang Ylang

Base

BenzoinCedarFrankincenseLabdanumMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#70,442

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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Pharaoh's Passion by St. Clair Scents opens with a bright burst of crushed coriander leaf, fresh bergamot, and warm cardamom spice. The scent quickly settles into a rich bouquet of velvety Turkish rose, green geranium, and heady jasmine, supported by golden benzoin and smoky frankincense resins. It wears like a cozy, …

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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, Mabda or Pharaoh's Passion?

Mabda takes 1 of 1 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Pharaoh's Passion is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pharaoh's Passion for a aromatic and rose character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Do Mabda and Pharaoh's Passion smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Rose.

Is Mabda or Pharaoh's Passion better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear; Pharaoh's Passion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mabda and Pharaoh's Passion?

Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Pharaoh's Passion has top notes of Coriander Leaf, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Cedar, Frankincense and Labdanum.