Only For Him vs Surf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Only For Him takes 4 of 5 categories.
Only For HimChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SurfChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Only For Him4/5
Surf1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Only For Him
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only For Him
- Sillage & projection
- Only For Him
- Value for money
- Surf
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Only For Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Only For HimHayari ParfumsSurfArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
Category winnerOnly For HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
119 votes
20%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly For Him
SillageOnly For Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSurfBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
aquatic70%
lavender60%
fresh50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Elemi resinBlack PepperBergamotOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
PatchouliPapyrusGreen NotesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinAmberGuaiac WoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiver
Top
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Green Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer31
Fall98
Winter67
Day100
Night–
Spring82
Summer100
Fall9
Winter18
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,607
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#34,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerOnly For HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnly For Him by Hayari Parfums blends bright citrus with rich woods and warm balsamic resins. Created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, the scent opens with a burst of tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot spiced with crushed black pepper and fresh elemi resin. As the brightness settles, a soft heart of earthy…
Reviews →Armaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Only For Him or Surf?
Only For Him takes 4 of 5 categories. Only For Him is rated 4.08/5 from 119 votes; Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Only For Him for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Only For Him or Surf?
Only For Him lasts longest (Only For Him 75/100, Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Only For Him or Surf?
Only For Him projects furthest (Only For Him 68/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Only For Him and Surf smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Green Notes.
Is Only For Him or Surf better for summer or winter?
Only For Him suits daytime wear; Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Only For Him and Surf?
Only For Him has top notes of Elemi resin, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Papyrus, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli.
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