Fragrance comparison

Rakaan vs Rebel Hero

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rakaan

Swiss Arabian

3.87230 votes

Rank #3,051 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Rebel Hero

Mango

3.4715 votes

Rank #64,166 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rakaan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rakaan
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rebel Hero
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rakaan4/5

Rebel Hero1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RakaanSwiss Arabian

Rebel HeroMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

Category winnerRakaanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

161 votes

13%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityRakaan

SillageRakaan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRebel HeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud88%

floral77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

woody90%

green80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruit

Heart

Lotus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMusk

Notes

MojitoGinSandalwoodSpicy NotesLimeHerbal NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall48

Winter27

Day100

Night38

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 25%Party 19%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#64,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRakaanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rakaan by Swiss Arabian is a polarizing citrus-oud hybrid designed for those who appreciate punchy, unconventional profiles. It opens with sharp lime and grapefruit before settling into a heart of lotus and a robust base of agarwood, musk, and sandalwood. Best suited for warm weather days where you need a scent that c…

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Rebel Hero by Mango brings a fizzy, cocktail-inspired blast that immediately wakes up the senses. The opening pours out sharp lime, bitter grapefruit, and a distinct splash of juniper gin. It smells crisp. The citrus hits fast with an invigorating mojito kick, accented by crushed mint and subtle herbal greenery. Withi…

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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, Rakaan or Rebel Hero?

Rakaan takes 4 of 5 categories. Rakaan is rated 3.87/5 from 230 votes; Rebel Hero is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Rakaan for a citrus and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rebel Hero for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rakaan or Rebel Hero?

Rakaan lasts longest (Rakaan 83/100, Rebel Hero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rakaan or Rebel Hero?

Rakaan projects furthest (Rakaan 72/100, Rebel Hero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rakaan and Rebel Hero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit and Sandalwood.

Is Rakaan or Rebel Hero better for summer or winter?

Rakaan suits daytime wear; Rebel Hero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rakaan and Rebel Hero?

Rakaan has top notes of Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lotus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Musk. Rebel Hero features Mojito, Gin, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes and Lime.