Fragrance comparison

Ruwayeh vs Velvet Mokka

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ruwayeh

Sarya

5.002 votes

Rank #43,742 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruwayeh takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ruwayeh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Velvet Mokka
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ruwayeh3/4

Velvet Mokka1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RuwayehSarya

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRuwayeh

SillageRuwayeh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVelvet MokkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLemonMandarin OrangeOrangeSea Notes

Heart

RoseCyclamenJasmineCorianderBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberVetiverTonka BeanLeather

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Velvet Mokka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,742

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRuwayehHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruwayeh by Sarya opens bright and breezy, mixing citrus and green apple with a salty marine lift. As it settles, soft florals and a peppery, fruity blackcurrant nuance show up, before the base turns confidently woody and earthy with amber warmth, tonka sweetness, and a smooth leather musk finish. It reads modern Middl…

Reviews →

Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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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, Ruwayeh or Velvet Mokka?

Ruwayeh takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruwayeh is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ruwayeh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruwayeh or Velvet Mokka?

Ruwayeh lasts longest (Ruwayeh 100/100, Velvet Mokka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruwayeh or Velvet Mokka?

Ruwayeh projects furthest (Ruwayeh 75/100, Velvet Mokka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruwayeh and Velvet Mokka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Ruwayeh or Velvet Mokka better for summer or winter?

Ruwayeh suits day or night wear; Velvet Mokka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruwayeh and Velvet Mokka?

Ruwayeh has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.