Fragrance comparison

Omen vs Rakheem

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rakheem

Swiss Arabian

3.8132 votes

Rank #39,555 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rakheem takes 4 of 6 categories.

Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rakheem
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Omen2/6

Rakheem4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmenManos Gerakinis

RakheemSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 38%Had 30%Want 32%

Category winnerOmenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

38%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerRakheemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRakheem

SillageRakheem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

green100%

floral92%

fruity84%

rose77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

AppleJasmineRose

Heart

AmberHyacinthSaffronGalbanum

Base

CedarMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesApple, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Spring73

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerRakheemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#39,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

Reviews →

Rakheem by Swiss Arabian is a complex Oriental Floral composition for those who enjoy a green, fruit-forward profile. It centers on a crisp apple opening that mellows into a blend of jasmine and hyacinth. With a grounding base of agarwood and musk, it performs well during transition seasons like spring or autumn when …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Omen or Rakheem?

Rakheem takes 4 of 6 categories. Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes; Rakheem is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rakheem for a green and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Omen or Rakheem?

Rakheem lasts longest (Rakheem 71/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omen or Rakheem?

Rakheem projects furthest (Rakheem 60/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Omen and Rakheem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Omen or Rakheem better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rakheem is the stronger pick. For winter, Rakheem is the stronger pick. Omen suits evening wear; Rakheem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Omen and Rakheem?

Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Amber. Rakheem has top notes of Apple, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Amber, Hyacinth, Saffron and Galbanum, a base of Cedar, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).