Fragrance comparison

Mukha vs Raisin d'Etre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mukha

Raydan

4.258 votes

Rank #50,337 AmberWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Raisin d'Etre

DSH Perfumes

4.003 votes

Rank #65,954 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mukha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mukha
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Raisin d'Etre
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mukha3/4

Raisin d'Etre1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mukha
Sillage & projection: Mukha
Value for money: Raisin d'Etre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mukha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MukhaRaydan

Raisin d'EtreDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 12%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity98

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMukha

SillageMukha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRaisin d'EtreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

amber100%

vanilla88%

woody77%

sweet65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TobaccoSaffron

Heart

Peru BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanum

Base

CastoreumVanillaMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

Notes

Bourbon VanillaLabdanumSiam BenzoinVanillaOakmossCastoreumBeeswaxTobaccoTonka BeanBlack TeaBulgarian RoseSugar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Labdanum, Castoreum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Raisin d'Etre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall40

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,954

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMukhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mukha by Raydan is an intensely resinous and spicy creation that leans into deep tobacco and warm balsamic notes. It is a bold, long-lasting fragrance that thrives in cooler climates. Perfect for those who enjoy complex, amber-dominant scents, it balances saffron, labdanum, and earthy nagarmotha, making it a distinct …

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Raisin d'Etre by DSH Perfumes presents an artisanal study in dark fruit and smoky resin. The scent opens with a pronounced raisin accord soaked in red wine, balanced by dry black tea and warm spices. As it settles, honeyed French beeswax and rich tobacco emerge alongside velvety Bulgarian rose, rose de Mai, and powder…

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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, Mukha or Raisin d'Etre?

Mukha takes 3 of 4 categories. Mukha is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Raisin d'Etre is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mukha for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Raisin d'Etre for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mukha or Raisin d'Etre?

Mukha lasts longest (Mukha 98/100, Raisin d'Etre 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mukha or Raisin d'Etre?

Mukha projects furthest (Mukha 86/100, Raisin d'Etre 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mukha and Raisin d'Etre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Labdanum, Castoreum and Vanilla.

Is Mukha or Raisin d'Etre better for summer or winter?

Mukha suits evening wear; Raisin d'Etre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mukha and Raisin d'Etre?

Mukha has top notes of Tobacco and Saffron, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum, a base of Castoreum, Vanilla, Musk and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Raisin d'Etre features Bourbon Vanilla, Labdanum, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla and Oakmoss.