Fragrance comparison

Rah-I Ask vs Eau du Soir 2017

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rah-I Ask

Parfumane

4.005 votes

Rank #45,739 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Eau du Soir 2017

Sisley

3.9020 votes

Rank #55,876 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rah-I Ask takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rah-I Ask
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eau du Soir 2017
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rah-I Ask4/4

Eau du Soir 20170/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rah-I Ask
Sillage & projection: Rah-I Ask
Value for money: Rah-I Ask
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rah-I Ask

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rah-I AskParfumane

Eau du Soir 2017Sisley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRah-I Ask

SillageRah-I Ask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRah-I AskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

white floral84%

rose77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

IrisMandarin OrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

IrisMossPatchouliCarnationJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSyringa

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Rah-I Ask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,739

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55,876

PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano., Jeannine Mongin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRah-I AskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rah-I Ask by Parfumane greets you with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange and a gentle dusting of pink pepper before unfolding into a lush, powdery heart of velvety iris and blooming red rose. Creamy jasmine and clean cedar add body, while a rich foundation of warm amber, soft musk, and sweet vanilla creates a c…

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Eau du Soir 2017 reads as a classic floral chypre with a sharper, greener edge than many modern florals. Citrus lifts the opening, then iris, moss, patchouli and white florals take over, giving it a dry, earthy, slightly spicy character rather than an easy sweetness. It suits someone who likes polished, traditional st…

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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, Rah-I Ask or Eau du Soir 2017?

Rah-I Ask takes 4 of 4 categories. Rah-I Ask is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Eau du Soir 2017 is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Rah-I Ask for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eau du Soir 2017 for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rah-I Ask or Eau du Soir 2017?

Rah-I Ask lasts longest (Rah-I Ask 80/100, Eau du Soir 2017 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rah-I Ask or Eau du Soir 2017?

Rah-I Ask projects furthest (Rah-I Ask 83/100, Eau du Soir 2017 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rah-I Ask and Eau du Soir 2017 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Rah-I Ask or Eau du Soir 2017 better for summer or winter?

Rah-I Ask suits evening wear; Eau du Soir 2017 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rah-I Ask and Eau du Soir 2017?

Rah-I Ask has top notes of Iris, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Eau du Soir 2017 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Moss, Patchouli and Carnation, a base of Amber and Musk.