Molitva vs Refocus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Molitva takes 6 of 7 categories.
MolitvaChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Molitva6/7
Refocus1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Molitva
- Community sentiment
- Molitva
- Longevity
- Molitva
- Sillage & projection
- Molitva
- Value for money
- Molitva
- Versatility
- Refocus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Molitva
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MolitvaIncarna parfumsRefocusM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
Category winnerMolitvaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
20%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
91 votes
33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerMolitvaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMolitva
SillageMolitva
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMolitvaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody88%
fruity77%
balsamic65%
smoky53%
sweet42%
musky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncensePlumFenugreekAldehydes
Heart
Dried FruitsWoody NotesLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Base
OlibanumStyraxAmberGuaiac WoodOpoponaxMoss
Top
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
InformationalShared notesIncense, Aldehydes, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer25
Fall100
Winter93
Day71
Night100
Spring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Category winnerRefocusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,185
PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerMolitvaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolitva by Incarna Parfums is a rich, resinous woody fragrance built around deep incense and dried plum notes. Launched in 2019, this unisex scent captures the intimate, somber atmosphere of an Orthodox chapel. It offers a meditative profile that thrives in colder weather, providing a long-lasting, balsamic experience…
Reviews →Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
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, Molitva or Refocus?
Molitva takes 6 of 7 categories. Molitva is rated 4.47/5 from 91 votes; Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes. Choose Molitva for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Molitva or Refocus?
Molitva lasts longest (Molitva 81/100, Refocus 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Molitva or Refocus?
Molitva projects furthest (Molitva 70/100, Refocus 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Molitva and Refocus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Aldehydes, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.
Is Molitva or Refocus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Refocus is the stronger pick. For winter, Molitva is the stronger pick. Molitva suits evening wear; Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Molitva and Refocus?
Molitva has top notes of Incense, Plum, Fenugreek and Aldehydes, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Woody Notes, Labdanum and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Olibanum, Styrax, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood.
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