Fragrance comparison

Rahaal vs 302 amber, iris, sandalwood

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

Rahaal

Afnan

3.8211 votes

Rank #41,142 FruityMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Bon Parfumeur

4.11270 votes

Rank #25,451 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rahaal
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rahaal2/5

302 amber, iris, sandalwood3/5

Ratings & consensus: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rahaal
Sillage & projection: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood
Value for money: Rahaal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RahaalAfnan

302 amber, iris, sandalwoodBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 1%Want 55%

4.11/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

9%Like

27%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

270 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRahaal

Sillage302 amber, iris, sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value65

Category winnerRahaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

floral61%

amber100%

powdery90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

balsamic60%

vanilla50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Red BerriesMuskFloral NotesTonka BeanAmberSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumRed Berries

Heart

IncenseVanillaIris

Base

AmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer10

Fall100

Winter97

Day66

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,451

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner302 amber, iris, sandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rahaal by Afnan leans fruity, musky, and powdery from the start, with red berries adding a bright sweet-tart lift before amber, tonka, sandalwood, and musk take over. It reads soft but assertive, and the small set of reviews suggests a very strong scent that can feel mature, especially if you prefer cleaner or lighter…

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Bon Parfumeur 302 is a warm amber fragrance with a powdery iris veil and a soft sandalwood base. It opens with a slightly sharp berry and geranium touch, then settles into incense, vanilla, and musk that feel cosy, smooth, and gently smoky. It suits cooler weather best and usually reads unisex. If you enjoy comforting…

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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, Rahaal or 302 amber, iris, sandalwood?

302 amber, iris, sandalwood takes 3 of 5 categories. Rahaal is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; 302 amber, iris, sandalwood is rated 4.11/5 from 270 votes. Choose Rahaal for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 302 amber, iris, sandalwood for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rahaal or 302 amber, iris, sandalwood?

Rahaal lasts longest (Rahaal 80/100, 302 amber, iris, sandalwood 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rahaal or 302 amber, iris, sandalwood?

Projection is very close: 302 amber, iris, sandalwood 57/100, Rahaal 56/100 for sillage.

Do Rahaal and 302 amber, iris, sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Rahaal or 302 amber, iris, sandalwood better for summer or winter?

Rahaal suits day or night wear; 302 amber, iris, sandalwood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rahaal and 302 amber, iris, sandalwood?

Rahaal features Red Berries, Musk, Floral Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber. 302 amber, iris, sandalwood has top notes of Geranium and Red Berries, heart notes of Incense, Vanilla and Iris, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.