Fragrance comparison

Milord vs Fakhama

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

Milord

Celebon

5.002 votes

Rank #30,709 OudFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #23,699 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 3 of 4 categories.

Milord
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Milord1/4

Fakhama3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilordCelebon

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageFakhama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMilordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Dried FruitsIncenseOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoMay RoseLeather

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmbroxanMoss

Top

Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Incense, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Milord, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFakhamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Milord opens with a thick burst of candied dried fruits and smoky church incense. The initial hit is bold and unapologetic. Within fifteen minutes, warm pipe tobacco and worn jacket leather take center stage alongside a subtle touch of velvety May rose. It feels rich, dark, and distinctly Middle Eastern in sty…

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Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.

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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, Milord or Fakhama?

Fakhama takes 3 of 4 categories. Milord is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes. Choose Milord for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Milord or Fakhama?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, Milord 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milord or Fakhama?

Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 78/100, Milord 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milord and Fakhama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Incense, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Milord or Fakhama better for summer or winter?

Milord suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milord and Fakhama?

Milord has top notes of Dried Fruits, Incense and Osmanthus, heart notes of Tobacco, May Rose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Ambroxan and Moss. Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense.