Fragrance comparison

Sound Of The Brave vs Raaqi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

Sound Of The Brave

Diesel

3.79156 votes

Rank #36,785 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Raaqi

Swiss Arabian

3.98105 votes

Rank #8,596 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raaqi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sound Of The Brave
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raaqi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Sound Of The Brave1/7

Raaqi6/7

Ratings & consensus: Raaqi
Community sentiment: Raaqi
Longevity: Raaqi
Sillage & projection: Raaqi
Value for money: Raaqi
Versatility: Sound Of The Brave
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Raaqi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sound Of The BraveDiesel

RaaqiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 26%

3.98/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

Category winnerRaaqiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

156 votes

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerRaaqiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRaaqi

SillageRaaqi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value86

Category winnerRaaqiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonJuniper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sweet Grass

Base4 to 6 hours

Amberwood

Top

LavenderLemonMintGinger

Heart

AppleCardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Sound Of The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall84

Winter54

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSound Of The BraveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerRaaqiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sound Of The Brave by Diesel brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon and brisk juniper. As the sharp opening settles, a distinctive middle note of sweet grass emerges, offering an herbal, sunlit green character that feels cleanly outdoor inspired. The base relies on amberwood to provide warm, woody str…

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Raaqi is an aromatic spicy men's fragrance that opens with crisp lavender and zesty ginger. It transitions into a heart of fresh apple and geranium, eventually settling into a smooth base of vetiver and amberwood. This clean, modern scent fits well for daily office wear during spring and autumn, offering a sharp, prof…

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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, Sound Of The Brave or Raaqi?

Raaqi takes 6 of 7 categories. Sound Of The Brave is rated 3.79/5 from 156 votes; Raaqi is rated 3.98/5 from 105 votes. Choose Sound Of The Brave for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raaqi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sound Of The Brave or Raaqi?

Raaqi lasts longest (Raaqi 73/100, Sound Of The Brave 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sound Of The Brave or Raaqi?

Raaqi projects furthest (Raaqi 65/100, Sound Of The Brave 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sound Of The Brave and Raaqi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper and Amberwood.

Is Sound Of The Brave or Raaqi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Raaqi is the stronger pick. For winter, Sound Of The Brave is the stronger pick. Sound Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sound Of The Brave and Raaqi?

Sound Of The Brave has top notes of Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Sweet Grass, a base of Amberwood. Raaqi has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Ginger, heart notes of Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver.