Reflection vs Sama
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection takes 4 of 5 categories.
ReflectionChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SamaChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reflection4/5
Sama1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sama
- Sillage & projection
- Reflection
- Value for money
- Reflection
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reflection
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ReflectionMykonosSamaMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerReflectionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
55%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySama
SillageReflection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReflectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky88%
powdery77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
aromatic42%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes
Heart
PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose
Base
MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
Top
Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil
Heart
CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon
Base
VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall45
Winter9
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer88
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night74
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#44,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReflectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…
Reviews →Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…
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, Reflection or Sama?
Reflection takes 4 of 5 categories. Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Reflection or Sama?
Sama lasts longest (Sama 75/100, Reflection 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reflection or Sama?
Reflection projects furthest (Reflection 66/100, Sama 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reflection and Sama smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Peach.
Is Reflection or Sama better for summer or winter?
Reflection suits daytime wear; Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reflection and Sama?
Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.
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