Fragrance comparison

Miel Obscura vs Qasamat Bareeq

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 313 ratings analysed

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Qasamat Bareeq

Rasasi

3.92297 votes

Rank #1,581 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qasamat Bareeq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Qasamat Bareeq
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Miel Obscura2/5

Qasamat Bareeq3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Qasamat BareeqRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.92/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMiel ObscuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

46%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQasamat Bareeq

SillageQasamat Bareeq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

caramel84%

amber77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Top

MarigoldGreen AppleBergamotOrangeArtemisia

Heart

SaffronCaramelJasmineRoseChamomileCloveViolet

Base

MuskLeatherAmbergrisCedarMossBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring65

Summer24

Fall95

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men16

Unisex61

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerQasamat BareeqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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Qasamat Bareeq by Rasasi is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into rich leather and sweet caramel notes. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent balances fruity top notes of green apple and bergamot with a deep, resinous base. It performs best in cooler autumn or winter weather, providing a sophisticated, long-lasting pr…

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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, Miel Obscura or Qasamat Bareeq?

Qasamat Bareeq takes 3 of 5 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Qasamat Bareeq is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Qasamat Bareeq for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Qasamat Bareeq?

They last about the same: Qasamat Bareeq 83/100, Miel Obscura 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Qasamat Bareeq?

Qasamat Bareeq projects furthest (Qasamat Bareeq 74/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel Obscura and Qasamat Bareeq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Miel Obscura or Qasamat Bareeq better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear; Qasamat Bareeq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Qasamat Bareeq?

Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Qasamat Bareeq has top notes of Marigold, Green Apple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Caramel, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Leather, Ambergris and Cedar.