Fragrance comparison

Sakountala vs Tarbouch Afandi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Sakountala

Nayassia

3.7512 votes

Rank #44,852 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tarbouch Afandi

IDEO Parfumeurs

4.1554 votes

Rank #36,487 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarbouch Afandi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sakountala
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tarbouch Afandi
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sakountala1/5

Tarbouch Afandi4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SakountalaNayassia

Tarbouch AfandiIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerTarbouch AfandiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

56%Love

24%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySakountala

SillageTarbouch Afandi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTarbouch AfandiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

woody100%

ozonic92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

OrrisIncenseViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherAmbroxanVetiverBenzoinStyrax

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangePine TreeLemonPeppermintBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeafPatchouliCedarJuniperCloves

Base5 to 8 hours

TobaccoAnimal notesBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Tarbouch Afandi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer38

Fall86

Winter62

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men64

Unisex21

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,487

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarbouch AfandiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sakountala by Nayassia opens with a sharp flash of juniper, lemon, and mandarin orange over a dry herbal frame. As the top notes settle, powdery orris and smoky incense combine with violet leaf to soften the initial punch. The base turns grounded and warm as smooth leather, benzoin, and styrax take over on skin. It fi…

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Tarbouch Afandi opens with a burst of crisp peppermint, tart lemon, and brisk pine tree needles, delivering an immediate green freshness. As the opening settles, the heart brings in cedar wood, sharp cloves, and damp violet leaf, giving the scent an aromatic, forested backbone. A rich base of unburned tobacco, earthy …

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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, Sakountala or Tarbouch Afandi?

Tarbouch Afandi takes 4 of 5 categories. Sakountala is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Tarbouch Afandi is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes. Choose Sakountala for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tarbouch Afandi for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sakountala or Tarbouch Afandi?

They last about the same: Sakountala 71/100, Tarbouch Afandi 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sakountala or Tarbouch Afandi?

Tarbouch Afandi projects furthest (Tarbouch Afandi 61/100, Sakountala 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sakountala and Tarbouch Afandi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf.

Is Sakountala or Tarbouch Afandi better for summer or winter?

Sakountala suits daytime wear; Tarbouch Afandi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sakountala and Tarbouch Afandi?

Sakountala has top notes of Juniper, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Incense and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Benzoin. Tarbouch Afandi has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pine Tree, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Cedar and Juniper, a base of Tobacco, Animal notes, Benzoin and Vetiver.