Rare Reef vs Sharing Concept
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rare Reef takes 5 of 7 categories.
Rare ReefChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sharing ConceptChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rare Reef5/7
Sharing Concept2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rare Reef
- Community sentiment
- Sharing Concept
- Longevity
- Rare Reef
- Sillage & projection
- Rare Reef
- Value for money
- Rare Reef
- Versatility
- Sharing Concept
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rare Reef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rare ReefAfnanSharing ConceptBy Corel PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 1,238 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%
Category winnerRare ReefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
941 votes
53%Love
31%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerSharing ConceptMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRare Reef
SillageRare Reef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRare ReefBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity88%
aromatic77%
green65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
citrus100%
fruity91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
rose65%
green56%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCitronMintGrapefruitBlackcurrantCoriander
Heart
ApricotViolet LeafBasilRose
Base
FigAmbretteAmberwoodDates
Top
OrangeBlackcurrantGrapesWild Berries
Heart
GrapefruitRose PetalsRed WineGrape leavesDavana
Base
VetiverAmberwoodPlum
InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Blackcurrant and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter19
Day100
Night32
Category winnerSharing ConceptMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#118
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews308
Overall rank#22,693
PerfumerCyrill Rolland
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerRare ReefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On skin, it usually stays fresh but gains a sweeter, slightly musky warmth from fig, ambrette and amberwood, making it a strong warm-weather pick for anyone who likes citrus w…
Reviews →Sharing Concept is a bright fruity floral built around citrus, blackcurrant, grapes, rose and a lightly wooded base. It opens juicy and tart, with orange, berries and grapefruit giving it a lively first impression before the grape, rose petals and red wine facets make it feel more textured. The dry-down is cleaner and…
Reviews →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 Reef or Sharing Concept?
Rare Reef takes 5 of 7 categories. Rare Reef is rated 4.08/5 from 1,238 votes; Sharing Concept is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Rare Reef for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sharing Concept for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rare Reef or Sharing Concept?
Rare Reef lasts longest (Rare Reef 76/100, Sharing Concept 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rare Reef or Sharing Concept?
Rare Reef projects furthest (Rare Reef 67/100, Sharing Concept 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rare Reef and Sharing Concept smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Blackcurrant and Amberwood.
Is Rare Reef or Sharing Concept better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sharing Concept is the stronger pick. For winter, Sharing Concept is the stronger pick. Sharing Concept suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rare Reef and Sharing Concept?
Rare Reef has top notes of Orange, Citron, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Violet Leaf, Basil and Rose, a base of Fig, Ambrette, Amberwood and Dates. Sharing Concept has top notes of Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapes and Wild Berries, heart notes of Grapefruit, Rose Petals, Red Wine and Grape leaves, a base of Vetiver, Amberwood and Plum.
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