Fragrance comparison

Sierra vs Sphera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Sphera

JAFRA

3.405 votes

Rank #68,974 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sierra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sphera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sierra3/4

Sphera1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SierraAjmal

SpheraJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 38%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySierra

SillageSphera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

Lemon

Heart

Geranium

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Geranium and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSierraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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Sphera by JAFRA is a floral fruity fragrance for women that hinges on a crisp, bright lemon opening. Launched in 2022, it features a clean heart of geranium balanced by a sturdy sandalwood base. This composition offers a refreshing choice for daily wear during warmer months, providing a reliable and straightforward sc…

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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, Sierra or Sphera?

Sierra takes 3 of 4 categories. Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Sphera is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sphera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sierra or Sphera?

Sierra lasts longest (Sierra 64/100, Sphera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sierra or Sphera?

Sphera projects furthest (Sphera 65/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sierra and Sphera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Sierra or Sphera better for summer or winter?

Sierra suits daytime wear; Sphera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sierra and Sphera?

Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Sphera has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Sandalwood.