Fragrance comparison

Source vs Mabda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Source

Vallense

3.6411 votes

Rank #50,083 Fresh SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,662 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 4 of 5 categories.

Source
Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Source1/5

Mabda4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SourceVallense

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerMabdaRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySource

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

sweet92%

oud84%

green77%

amber69%

woody61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBulgarian RoseMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineOudFrankincenseCypriol

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverGrassBenzoinAmber

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Frankincense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Source, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,083

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vallense Source opens with a zesty kick of mandarin alongside cracked black pepper before settling into a warm blend of Bulgarian rose, nutty praline, and smoky frankincense. As it develops on skin, smooth oud and resinous benzoin balance the initial sweetness, grounded by earthy green vetiver in the base. It smells l…

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Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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, Source or Mabda?

Mabda takes 4 of 5 categories. Source is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Source for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Source or Mabda?

They last about the same: Source 85/100, Mabda 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Source or Mabda?

Projection is very close: Mabda 76/100, Source 75/100 for sillage.

Do Source and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Frankincense and Vetiver.

Is Source or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Source suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Source and Mabda?

Source has top notes of Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Mandarin, heart notes of Praline, Oud, Frankincense and Cypriol, a base of Vetiver, Grass, Benzoin and Amber. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.