Fragrance comparison

Rahib vs 1828

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,404 ratings analysed

Rahib

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.6517 votes

Rank #47,795 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1828

Histoires de Parfums

4.131,387 votes

Rank #1,478 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1828 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rahib
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1828
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rahib1/5

18284/5

Ratings & consensus: 1828
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1828
Sillage & projection: Rahib
Value for money: 1828
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1828

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RahibAl Haramain Perfumes

1828Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 26%Want 45%

4.13/ 5 · 1,387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner1828Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,387 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1828

SillageRahib

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value51

Category winner1828Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

camphor74%

musky65%

amber56%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

camphor30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and camphor

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesEucalyptusSandalwoodMuskAmberFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusCitrusesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegPepper

Base5-7 hrs

Pine TreeCedarIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Eucalyptus. Durations are only published for 1828, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men74

Unisex25

Women2

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winner1828Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rahib by Al Haramain wears like a classic barbershop leaning scent, woody, citrusy, and clean, with a eucalyptus lift that can read slightly camphoraceous and shaving cream like. It dries down into soft woods with a powdery, musky amber haze and a light floral tint. It can come across fairly masculine on skin, and per…

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1828 by Histoires de Parfums kicks off with an invigorating snap of cool eucalyptus, bright grapefruit, and sweet tangerine that feels like crisp coastal mountain air. As the citrus peel sparkle softens, warm grated nutmeg and black pepper step in to give the clean opening an earthy, aromatic backbone. The base settle…

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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, Rahib or 1828?

1828 takes 4 of 5 categories. Rahib is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes; 1828 is rated 4.13/5 from 1,387 votes. Choose Rahib for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1828 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rahib or 1828?

1828 lasts longest (1828 68/100, Rahib 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rahib or 1828?

Projection is very close: Rahib 57/100, 1828 56/100 for sillage.

Do Rahib and 1828 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and camphor accords. Common notes include Citruses and Eucalyptus.

Is Rahib or 1828 better for summer or winter?

Rahib suits daytime wear; 1828 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rahib and 1828?

Rahib features Citruses, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 1828 has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Pine Tree, Cedar, Incense and Vetiver.