Fragrance comparison

OR ± Damask vs Rahele

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

5 wins

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,158 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Rahele

Neela Vermeire Creations

3.84144 votes

Rank #15,232 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 7 categories.

OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rahele
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

OR ± Damask5/7

Rahele2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OR ± DamaskUERMI

RaheleNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

3.84/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerOR ± DamaskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

33%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerOR ± DamaskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Damask

SillageOR ± Damask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value39

Category winnerRaheleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Violet LeafCardamomGreen MandarinCinnamon

Heart

OsmanthusRoseVioletMagnoliaIrisJasmine

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Patchouli and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for OR ± Damask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Spring55

Summer55

Fall100

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerOR ± DamaskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men6

Unisex39

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,158

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,232

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRaheleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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Rahele by Neela Vermeire Creations is a floral woody musk that pairs classic French perfumery with dry oriental spices. Crafted by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the scent opens with bright green mandarin, crushed violet leaf, and aromatic cardamom. At its center lies a rich osmanthus note wrapped in rose, iris,…

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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, OR ± Damask or Rahele?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 7 categories. OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Rahele is rated 3.84/5 from 144 votes. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rahele for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OR ± Damask or Rahele?

OR ± Damask lasts longest (OR ± Damask 75/100, Rahele 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR ± Damask or Rahele?

OR ± Damask projects furthest (OR ± Damask 73/100, Rahele 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OR ± Damask and Rahele smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli and Violet Leaf.

Is OR ± Damask or Rahele better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rahele is the stronger pick. For winter, OR ± Damask is the stronger pick. OR ± Damask suits daytime wear; Rahele suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR ± Damask and Rahele?

OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Rahele has top notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Green Mandarin and Cinnamon, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli.