Fragrance comparison

Ryukyu vs Faith

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ryukyu

Auphorie

4.1250 votes

Rank #14,916 SweetFruity

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Faith

Swiss Arabian

3.7594 votes

Rank #11,297 TropicalFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ryukyu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ryukyu
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Faith
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ryukyu4/7

Faith3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RyukyuAuphorie

FaithSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.75/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

Category winnerRyukyuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

36%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerRyukyuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRyukyu

SillageRyukyu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFaithBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

floral77%

marine69%

fresh61%

tropical100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ShiikuwashaPineappleRoselleMango

Heart

Brown sugarJasmine TeaPlumeriaHibiscus

Base

Coral LimestoneGajumaru BanyanMuskSea SaltTropical FruitsSea Notes

Top

MangoPineapplePapayaLemon

Heart

Peach

Base

SandalwoodCoconutHibiscus

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mango and Hibiscus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall28

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Spring89

Summer100

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night32

Category winnerFaithMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,916

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerFaithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ryukyu by Auphorie is a tropical explosion capturing the spirit of Okinawa. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy blast of Shiikuwasha and pineapple before settling into a sweet heart of jasmine tea and brown sugar. It feels like a sunny day at the beach in high summer, projecting a lively, fruity, and marine profile th…

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Faith by Swiss Arabian is a sunny, tropical blend centered on ripe mango and pineapple notes. It feels like a vacation in a bottle, perfect for warm weather and casual daytime outings. As it settles, creamy coconut and sandalwood provide a smooth foundation. This floral-fruity scent is a light, fun choice for those wh…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ryukyu or Faith?

Ryukyu takes 4 of 7 categories. Ryukyu is rated 4.12/5 from 50 votes; Faith is rated 3.75/5 from 94 votes. Choose Ryukyu for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Faith for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ryukyu or Faith?

Ryukyu lasts longest (Ryukyu 79/100, Faith 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ryukyu or Faith?

Ryukyu projects furthest (Ryukyu 76/100, Faith 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ryukyu and Faith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mango and Hibiscus.

Is Ryukyu or Faith better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ryukyu is the stronger pick. For winter, Ryukyu is the stronger pick. Ryukyu suits daytime wear; Faith suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ryukyu and Faith?

Ryukyu has top notes of Shiikuwasha, Pineapple, Roselle and Mango, heart notes of Brown sugar, Jasmine Tea, Plumeria and Hibiscus, a base of Coral Limestone, Gajumaru Banyan, Musk and Sea Salt. Faith has top notes of Mango, Pineapple, Papaya and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, a base of Sandalwood, Coconut and Hibiscus.