Paithani vs Dhatarattha Raja
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dhatarattha Raja takes 3 of 4 categories.
PaithaniChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dhatarattha RajaChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paithani1/4
Dhatarattha Raja3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dhatarattha Raja
- Sillage & projection
- Dhatarattha Raja
- Value for money
- Dhatarattha Raja
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paithani
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PaithaniPenhaligon'sDhatarattha RajaSIAM 1928Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
150 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDhatarattha Raja
SillageDhatarattha Raja
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDhatarattha RajaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
floral84%
rose77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
MilkRoseMate
Base
LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar
Top
PomeloOrange BlossomBlack PepperLemonGalbanum
Heart
RoseOsmanthusGingerLavenderCardamomImmortelleNutmegLabdanum
Base
MyrrhVetiverAmberAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
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#5,066
PerfumerAlex Lee
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#41,456
PerfumerSaruj Tangtaratorn
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…
Reviews →Dhatarattha Raja opens with soft pomelo, lemon and a green, lightly peppery lift, then settles into floral herbs, warm spice and a resinous woody base. On skin, it seems to move from bitter-green citrus into a deeper ambered sweetness, with a more masculine-leaning unisex feel.
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, Paithani or Dhatarattha Raja?
Dhatarattha Raja takes 3 of 4 categories. Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes; Dhatarattha Raja is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dhatarattha Raja for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paithani or Dhatarattha Raja?
Dhatarattha Raja lasts longest (Dhatarattha Raja 80/100, Paithani 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paithani or Dhatarattha Raja?
Dhatarattha Raja projects furthest (Dhatarattha Raja 75/100, Paithani 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paithani and Dhatarattha Raja smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Rose.
Is Paithani or Dhatarattha Raja better for summer or winter?
Dhatarattha Raja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paithani and Dhatarattha Raja?
Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. Dhatarattha Raja has top notes of Pomelo, Orange Blossom, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Myrrh, Vetiver, Amber and Australian Sandalwood.
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