Fragrance comparison

Mukhallath Asala vs Karima

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Mukhallath Asala

Al Haramain Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #39,036 FloralWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Karima

Swiss Arabian

3.9111 votes

Rank #37,600 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karima takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mukhallath Asala
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring.
Karima
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mukhallath Asala0/3

Karima3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mukhallath AsalaAl Haramain Perfumes

KarimaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

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

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKarima

SillageKarima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

floral100%

musky90%

woody80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesWoody NotesSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Spicy NotesFruity Notes

Heart

Floral NotesWoody Notes

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKarimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mukhallath Asala wears like a clean, fresh scent with a light fruity touch and a soft, soapy feel (one wearer compared it to Dove soap). It leans floral with a gentle woody warmth underneath. Expect long wear on skin, but very low projection. This is a close-to-the-skin fragrance for people who want freshness without…

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Karima by Swiss Arabian is a warm and inviting floral woody musk fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright fruity notes balanced by soft spices, settling into a gentle heart of florals and smooth woods. A creamy vanilla and musk base provides a long-lasting, comforting finish, making it a versatile choic…

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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, Mukhallath Asala or Karima?

Karima takes 3 of 3 categories. Mukhallath Asala is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Karima is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mukhallath Asala for a floral and woody character. Best in spring. Choose Karima for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mukhallath Asala or Karima?

Karima lasts longest (Karima 83/100, Mukhallath Asala 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mukhallath Asala or Karima?

Karima projects furthest (Karima 65/100, Mukhallath Asala 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mukhallath Asala and Karima smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes.

Is Mukhallath Asala or Karima better for summer or winter?

Karima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mukhallath Asala and Karima?

Mukhallath Asala features Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes. Karima has top notes of Spicy Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Floral Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Musk and Vanilla.