Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Water Reflection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #46,631 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Water Reflection

Tobali

4.009 votes

Rank #58,333 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ramsés II takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Water Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ramsés II4/4

Water Reflection0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Water ReflectionTobali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

22%Love

56%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageRamsés II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value33

Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

woody91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

green65%

white floral56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top

LimeTangerineBergamot

Heart

GardeniaInkGreen TeaViolet

Base

EbonyMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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Tobali Water Reflection introduces itself as an icy splash of lime and bergamot, rapidly shifting into a clean gardenia and green tea heart. A sharp, metallic ink note prevents the floral elements from becoming too sweet, giving the scent a glassy, wet concrete feel. It rests on a quiet base of musk and dark ebony. Th…

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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, Ramsés II or Water Reflection?

Ramsés II takes 4 of 4 categories. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Water Reflection is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Water Reflection for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Water Reflection?

Ramsés II lasts longest (Ramsés II 65/100, Water Reflection 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Water Reflection?

Ramsés II projects furthest (Ramsés II 48/100, Water Reflection 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Water Reflection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Violet and Musk.

Is Ramsés II or Water Reflection better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Water Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Water Reflection?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Water Reflection has top notes of Lime, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Ink, Green Tea and Violet, a base of Ebony and Musk.