Misqaal vs Selfie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Misqaal takes 6 of 7 categories.
MisqaalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SelfieChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Misqaal6/7
Selfie1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Misqaal
- Community sentiment
- Misqaal
- Longevity
- Misqaal
- Sillage & projection
- Misqaal
- Value for money
- Misqaal
- Versatility
- Misqaal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Selfie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MisqaalTolaSelfieOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
3.37/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
Category winnerMisqaalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
16%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate
256 votes
Category winnerMisqaalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMisqaal
SillageMisqaal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMisqaalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
floral69%
powdery61%
amber100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower
Base
IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum
Top
AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger
Heart
Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva
Base
SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Cinnamon, Incense and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer30
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night36
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMisqaalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,279
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#18,508
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerSelfieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…
Reviews →Selfie by Olfactive Studio starts with a green blast of angelica and sharp star anise, mixed with a dry balsamic elemi resin. As the scent settles on skin, a distinct note of maple syrup emerges. It does not feel sugary, but rather sticky and warm, grounded by a dusty suede accord. It is a dry, resinous, and slightly …
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 is better, Misqaal or Selfie?
Misqaal takes 6 of 7 categories. Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes; Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Misqaal or Selfie?
Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Misqaal or Selfie?
Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Misqaal and Selfie smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Cinnamon, Incense and Tonka Bean.
Is Misqaal or Selfie better for summer or winter?
For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, Selfie is the stronger pick. Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Misqaal and Selfie?
Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Selfie has top notes of Angelica, Star Anise, Elemi resin and Incense, heart notes of Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Lily and Cabreuva, a base of Suede, Styrax, Labdanum and Oakmoss.
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