Fragrance comparison

Raaqi vs Sound Of The Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

6 wins

Raaqi

Swiss Arabian

3.98105 votes

Rank #8,596 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sound Of The Brave

Diesel

3.79156 votes

Rank #36,785 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raaqi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Raaqi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sound Of The Brave
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Raaqi6/7

Sound Of The Brave1/7

Ratings & consensus: Raaqi
Community sentiment: Raaqi
Longevity: Raaqi
Sillage & projection: Raaqi
Value for money: Raaqi
Versatility: Sound Of The Brave
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Raaqi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RaaqiSwiss Arabian

Sound Of The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

3.79/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 26%

Category winnerRaaqiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

28%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerRaaqiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRaaqi

SillageRaaqi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value62

Category winnerRaaqiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonMintGinger

Heart

AppleCardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonJuniper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sweet Grass

Base4 to 6 hours

Amberwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Sound Of The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall84

Winter54

Day100

Night87

Category winnerSound Of The BraveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#36,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaaqiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raaqi is an aromatic spicy men's fragrance that opens with crisp lavender and zesty ginger. It transitions into a heart of fresh apple and geranium, eventually settling into a smooth base of vetiver and amberwood. This clean, modern scent fits well for daily office wear during spring and autumn, offering a sharp, prof…

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Sound Of The Brave by Diesel brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon and brisk juniper. As the sharp opening settles, a distinctive middle note of sweet grass emerges, offering an herbal, sunlit green character that feels cleanly outdoor inspired. The base relies on amberwood to provide warm, woody str…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Raaqi or Sound Of The Brave?

Raaqi takes 6 of 7 categories. Raaqi is rated 3.98/5 from 105 votes; Sound Of The Brave is rated 3.79/5 from 156 votes. Choose Raaqi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sound Of The Brave for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Raaqi or Sound Of The Brave?

Raaqi lasts longest (Raaqi 73/100, Sound Of The Brave 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raaqi or Sound Of The Brave?

Raaqi projects furthest (Raaqi 65/100, Sound Of The Brave 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raaqi and Sound Of The Brave smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper and Amberwood.

Is Raaqi or Sound Of The Brave better for summer or winter?

For summer, Raaqi is the stronger pick. For winter, Sound Of The Brave is the stronger pick. Sound Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raaqi and Sound Of The Brave?

Raaqi has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Ginger, heart notes of Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver. Sound Of The Brave has top notes of Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Sweet Grass, a base of Amberwood.