Fragrance comparison

Mukhallat vs Zafar

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

Mukhallat

The Dua Brand

2.8121 votes

Rank #54,173 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,287 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mukhallat
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mukhallat1/4

Zafar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MukhallatThe Dua Brand

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerZafarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageMukhallat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber83%

rose65%

white floral48%

musky30%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)RoseResinsAmberJasmineMuskOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,173

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,287

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mukhallat by The Dua Brand reads as a rose-led oud with amber, white florals and musk smoothing the edges. The available user feedback describes it as a pleasant rose and oud combination, with the rose taking the lead rather than turning dark or smoky. On paper, this looks best for shoppers who enjoy traditional rose-…

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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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, Mukhallat or Zafar?

Zafar takes 3 of 4 categories. Mukhallat is rated 2.81/5 from 21 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Mukhallat for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mukhallat or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, Mukhallat 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mukhallat or Zafar?

Mukhallat projects furthest (Mukhallat 83/100, Zafar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mukhallat and Zafar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Jasmine.

Is Mukhallat or Zafar better for summer or winter?

Mukhallat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mukhallat and Zafar?

Mukhallat features Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Resins, Amber and Jasmine. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.