Fragrance comparison

Mauzoon vs Riwaya Chapter II

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Mauzoon

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,439 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Riwaya Chapter II

Gulf Orchid

5.004 votes

Rank #36,655 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riwaya Chapter II takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mauzoon
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Riwaya Chapter II
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Mauzoon0/4

Riwaya Chapter II4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MauzoonAhmed Al Maghribi

Riwaya Chapter IIGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

15%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRiwaya Chapter II

SillageRiwaya Chapter II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

violet100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronVanillaPeachBergamot

Heart

CedarwoodJasmineViolet

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPeachPassionfruit

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletJasmineYlang Ylang

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Vanilla, Peach and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Riwaya Chapter II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mauzoon opens with saffron, vanilla and peach over a clean, smoky oud impression, then settles into a warm woody base with amber, patchouli and soft musk. It reads sweet, spicy and polished rather than harsh, with a powdery floral touch that keeps the richness wearable. This suits someone who enjoys modern Middle East…

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Riwaya Chapter II by Gulf Orchid delivers a lush oriental floral profile built around candied peach, powdery violet, and smooth bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a tangy wave of passionfruit cut by leathery saffron, bringing immediate warmth rather than sharp juvenile sweetness. As it settles on skin, rich jas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mauzoon or Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II takes 4 of 4 categories. Mauzoon is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Riwaya Chapter II is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mauzoon for a oud and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Riwaya Chapter II for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mauzoon or Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II lasts longest (Riwaya Chapter II 87/100, Mauzoon 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mauzoon or Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II projects furthest (Riwaya Chapter II 83/100, Mauzoon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mauzoon and Riwaya Chapter II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Vanilla, Peach and Cedarwood.

Is Mauzoon or Riwaya Chapter II better for summer or winter?

Mauzoon suits day or night wear; Riwaya Chapter II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mauzoon and Riwaya Chapter II?

Mauzoon has top notes of Saffron, Vanilla, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli. Riwaya Chapter II has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan and Cedarwood.