Maverick vs Rafi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
MaverickChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
RafiChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Maverick1/2
Rafi1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Rafi
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maverick
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaverickAaron Terence HughesRafiAsgharaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 208 votes
Have 55%Had 13%Want 33%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
164 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageRafi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Tonka BeanPlumVanilla
Base
NutmegPatchouliCedar
Top
GrapefruitBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCinnamonNutmegCardamomGreen Notes
Heart
PineapplePlumSandalwoodPatchouliCedarFloral Notes
Base
MossAmberLeather
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter98
Day–
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,502
PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#75,430
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMaverickHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaverick is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a smooth, sweet tonka and vanilla wear, with a plum-like fruitiness and a warm nutmeg touch. As it dries down, woods and patchouli add depth without losing that creamy core. It often reads more masculine than unisex, and tends to suit cooler weather and eveni…
Reviews →Rafi opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and mandarin, quickly warmed by cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. As it settles, pineapple and plum add sweetness over woods, patchouli and a mossy leather base. It reads as a sharp, fruity chypre with a classic masculine structure. If you like citrus up top bu…
Reviews →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 projects more, Maverick or Rafi?
Rafi projects furthest (Rafi 100/100, Maverick 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maverick and Rafi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Plum.
What are the notes in Maverick and Rafi?
Maverick has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Plum and Vanilla, a base of Nutmeg, Patchouli and Cedar. Rafi has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Plum, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Moss, Amber and Leather.
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