Fragrance comparison

Scent of Seoul vs Faraó Ramsés I

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Scent of Seoul

Villa Erbatium

3.867 votes

Rank #42,477 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Faraó Ramsés I

Bharara

4.5360 votes

Rank #8,134 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faraó Ramsés I takes 3 of 4 categories.

Scent of Seoul
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Faraó Ramsés I
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Scent of Seoul1/4

Faraó Ramsés I3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faraó Ramsés I
Sillage & projection: Faraó Ramsés I
Value for money: Scent of Seoul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Faraó Ramsés I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scent of SeoulVilla Erbatium

Faraó Ramsés IBharara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

4.53/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

70%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFaraó Ramsés I

SillageFaraó Ramsés I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value35

Category winnerScent of SeoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

tobacco69%

rum61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, tobacco and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HinokiBergamot

Heart

TobaccoBay Leaf

Base

SandalwoodCedarwood

Top

RumCardamomPink PepperBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

TobaccoTonka BeanAmberCypriol OilPatchouli

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCaramelCedarwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring57

Summer26

Fall79

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,477

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Villa Erbatium Scent of Seoul starts with crisp hinoki wood and a splash of bergamot. It quickly transitions into an aromatic heart of dry bay leaf and warm tobacco, eventually resting on a soft sandalwood base. This unisex blend is ideal for casual spring days and relaxed offices where you want a clean, woody scent t…

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Faraó Ramsés I by Bharara is a Woody Spicy scent designed for men who want high performance. Opening with a bold mixture of rum and cardamom, it settles into a deep tobacco and tonka bean heart. Best suited for cold weather and evening wear, it offers a powerful presence that commands attention throughout the night.

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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, Scent of Seoul or Faraó Ramsés I?

Faraó Ramsés I takes 3 of 4 categories. Scent of Seoul is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Faraó Ramsés I is rated 4.53/5 from 60 votes. Choose Scent of Seoul for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Faraó Ramsés I for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scent of Seoul or Faraó Ramsés I?

Faraó Ramsés I lasts longest (Faraó Ramsés I 87/100, Scent of Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scent of Seoul or Faraó Ramsés I?

Faraó Ramsés I projects furthest (Faraó Ramsés I 81/100, Scent of Seoul 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scent of Seoul and Faraó Ramsés I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tobacco and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Scent of Seoul or Faraó Ramsés I better for summer or winter?

Scent of Seoul suits daytime wear; Faraó Ramsés I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scent of Seoul and Faraó Ramsés I?

Scent of Seoul has top notes of Hinoki and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Bay Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Faraó Ramsés I has top notes of Rum, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cypriol Oil, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Caramel and Cedarwood.