Fragrance comparison

Not Usual vs Razala

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Not Usual

Brogi

3.676 votes

Rank #43,694 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Razala

Ayala Moriel

3.502 votes

Rank #63,231 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Not Usual
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Razala
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Not Usual1/2

Razala1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Not UsualBrogi

RazalaAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 11%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRazala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

amber92%

oud84%

floral77%

animalic69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRaspberry

Heart

MagnoliaRoseOlibanum

Base

LeatherAmberAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Notes

AmberAgarwood (Oud)Blood OrangePink PepperSaffronTuberoseMyrhhAfrican Orange FlowerTincture of RoseMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Magnolia, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,231

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNot UsualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Not Usual by Brogi pairs a sharp saffron bite with sweet raspberry in its opening. This unisex oriental blend gradually settles into a dark, smoky base of leather, amber, and a touch of agarwood. It is a dense, warming scent built specifically for cold autumn days and crisp winter nights.

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Razala is a rich amber, oud, and white floral perfume with a bright citrus lift at the top. Blood orange and pink pepper give the opening some sparkle, then saffron, tuberose, orange blossom, and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. It reads plush, spicy, and slightly animalic rather than airy or clean. Th…

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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, Not Usual or Razala?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Not Usual is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Razala is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Not Usual for a leather and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Razala for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Not Usual or Razala?

Razala projects furthest (Razala 75/100, Not Usual 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Not Usual and Razala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Magnolia, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Not Usual or Razala better for summer or winter?

Not Usual suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Not Usual and Razala?

Not Usual has top notes of Saffron and Raspberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Olibanum, a base of Leather, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Razala features Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Blood Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron.