Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Mabda

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #8,844 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories.

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Raspberry Dictator0/5

Mabda5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerMabdaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Pepper, Frankincense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Raspberry Dictator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Mabda?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Raspberry Dictator or Mabda?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Raspberry Dictator 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Mabda?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Raspberry Dictator 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Pepper, Frankincense and Vetiver.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Raspberry Dictator suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Mabda?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.