Fragrance comparison

Masha'er d'Or vs Sofist

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Masha'er d'Or

SoOud

3.002 votes

Rank #72,448 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Sofist

Água de Cheiro

4.5625 votes

Rank #26,567 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofist takes 2 of 3 categories.

Masha'er d'Or
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Sofist
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Masha'er d'Or1/3

Sofist2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sofist
Sillage & projection: Masha'er d'Or
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sofist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masha'er d'OrSoOud

SofistÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

68%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySofist

SillageMasha'er d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value77

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

soft spicy90%

musky80%

green70%

animalic60%

aromatic50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinAlmondPepperCassisYlang-YlangOzonic notes

Heart

CyclamenJasmineRoseLilyOregano

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

Top

Cassis

Heart

Lily

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring64

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,448

PerfumerStéphane Humbert Lucas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSofistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masha'er d'Or by SoOud opens with a brisk snap of mandarin and blackcurrant cassis, softened by sweet almond and a crisp ozonic sheen. Black pepper cuts through the top, giving the fruit an edge before a green floral heart takes over. Cyclamen, jasmine, and rose merge with an herbal note of oregano that adds savory de…

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Sofist by Água de Cheiro brings a classic floral approach to daily wear. It opens with the tart bite of cassis, quickly settling into a prominent, lush lily heart. Supported by a clean musk base, it functions as a reliable, soapy-fresh staple for those who prefer white floral compositions that stay grounded and profes…

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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, Masha'er d'Or or Sofist?

Sofist takes 2 of 3 categories. Masha'er d'Or is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Sofist is rated 4.56/5 from 25 votes. Choose Masha'er d'Or for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Sofist for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masha'er d'Or or Sofist?

Sofist lasts longest (Sofist 63/100, Masha'er d'Or 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masha'er d'Or or Sofist?

Masha'er d'Or projects furthest (Masha'er d'Or 100/100, Sofist 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masha'er d'Or and Sofist smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily and Musk.

Is Masha'er d'Or or Sofist better for summer or winter?

Sofist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masha'er d'Or and Sofist?

Masha'er d'Or has top notes of Mandarin, Almond, Pepper and Cassis, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Rose and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver. Sofist has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Lily, a base of Musk.