Fragrance comparison

Rare vs Teal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rare

Tiens

4.008 votes

Rank #56,059 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Teal

Pecksniff's

4.004 votes

Rank #47,685 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rare takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rare
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Teal
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rare2/3

Teal1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RareTiens

TealPecksniff's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 32%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRare

SillageRare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber88%

rose77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

musky77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

RoseLotusMagnolia

Base

AmberBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top

CitrusesMandarin OrangeAppleRaspberryPeach

Heart

LotusFreesiaMagnolia

Base

MuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Magnolia. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rare by Tiens is a soft oriental floral built around rose, magnolia and lotus over amber, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with freesia, mandarin and red berries, so the first impression reads lightly fruity and floral before turning warmer and sweeter. On skin, this looks best for someone who wants an easy fe…

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Teal opens with bright citrus and soft fruit, then settles into a light floral heart of lotus, freesia, and magnolia. The overall effect is clean, airy, and easy to wear, with musk and amber adding a gentle warmth underneath. It suits someone who likes fresh floral perfumes with a soft fruity edge rather than heavy sw…

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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, Rare or Teal?

Rare takes 2 of 3 categories. Rare is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Teal is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rare for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Teal for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rare or Teal?

Rare lasts longest (Rare 65/100, Teal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rare or Teal?

Rare projects furthest (Rare 88/100, Teal 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rare and Teal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Magnolia.

Is Rare or Teal better for summer or winter?

Rare suits daytime wear; Teal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rare and Teal?

Rare has top notes of Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli. Teal has top notes of Citruses, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Raspberry, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.