Fragrance comparison

Sierra vs Wahaj

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Wahaj

Nabeel

4.504 votes

Rank #43,397 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wahaj takes 3 of 3 categories.

Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wahaj
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sierra0/3

Wahaj3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SierraAjmal

WahajNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityWahaj

SillageWahaj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and rose

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

PlumSaffronRaspberryPine TreeLavenderCherryLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisCedarPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLime, White Musk, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWahajHigher 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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Wahaj by Nabeel is a dense floral fruity perfume centered on a rich plum and saffron opening. As the scent settles, a heart of rose and geranium merges with a warm cedar and patchouli base. It offers an opulent profile suited for cool autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings.

Reviews →

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 Wahaj?

Wahaj takes 3 of 3 categories. Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Wahaj is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wahaj for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sierra or Wahaj?

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

Which projects more, Sierra or Wahaj?

Projection is very close: Wahaj 42/100, Sierra 40/100 for sillage.

Do Sierra and Wahaj smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Lime, White Musk, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Sierra or Wahaj better for summer or winter?

Sierra suits daytime wear; Wahaj suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sierra and Wahaj?

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. Wahaj has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Raspberry and Pine Tree, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Cedar and Patchouli.