Fragrance comparison

Razala vs Retba

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

Razala

Ayala Moriel

3.502 votes

Rank #63,231 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Retba

Memo Paris

4.2789 votes

Rank #9,870 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Razala
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Retba
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Razala1/2

Retba1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RazalaAyala Moriel

RetbaMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 11%Want 84%

4.27/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

48%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRazala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

tuberose61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberAgarwood (Oud)Blood OrangePink PepperSaffronTuberoseMyrhhAfrican Orange FlowerTincture of RoseMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryRosePink Pepper

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronGinger

Base

AmberVanillaCardamomCinnamonMyrhhNutmegGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesAmber, Agarwood (Oud), Pink Pepper and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring34

Summer26

Fall82

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men12

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,231

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,870

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRetbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Razala is a rich amber, oud, and white floral perfume with a bright citrus lift at the top. Blood orange and pink pepper give the opening some sparkle, then saffron, tuberose, orange blossom, and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. It reads plush, spicy, and slightly animalic rather than airy or clean. Th…

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Retba opens with tart raspberry and sharp pink pepper before dropping into a dense heart of saffron and dry cinnamon. Myrrh and golden amber form a warm, resinous base that lingers on wool coats. It balances fruity sweetness against woody spices, making it ideal for freezing winter evenings when lighter gourmands fade…

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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, Razala or Retba?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Razala is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Retba is rated 4.27/5 from 89 votes. Choose Razala for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Retba for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Razala or Retba?

Razala projects furthest (Razala 75/100, Retba 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Razala and Retba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Pink Pepper and Saffron.

What are the notes in Razala and Retba?

Razala features Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Blood Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron. Retba has top notes of Raspberry, Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Ginger, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Cardamom and Cinnamon.