Fragrance comparison

Sphinx vs #004 Lifeguard

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sphinx

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #51,235 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

#004 Lifeguard

HUNQ

3.8370 votes

Rank #18,954 FreshAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sphinx takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sphinx
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
#004 Lifeguard
Choose it for a fresh and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sphinx4/5

#004 Lifeguard1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sphinx
Sillage & projection: Sphinx
Value for money: Sphinx
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sphinx
Fragranxe ranking: #004 Lifeguard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SphinxParfum de Mahzen

#004 LifeguardHUNQ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.83/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

39%Love

27%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySphinx

SillageSphinx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSphinxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh61%

fresh100%

amber90%

musky80%

woody70%

ozonic60%

floral50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both amber, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Floral NotesWoody NotesBergamotOlibanumLemonFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisSeaweedHedioneCalone

Base8-12 hrs

Oriental notesLabdanumAgarwoodCedarMuskAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

CaloneBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

HedioneCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

Iso E SuperAmbroxanOlibanumLabdanum

Category winnerSphinxLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring56

Summer100

Fall11

Winter19

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men41

Unisex50

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,235

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winner#004 LifeguardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sphinx by Parfum de Mahzen hits the air with a bright splash of tangy lemon and crisp bergamot, immediately backed by dry frankincense and mixed orchard fruits. What makes this blend surprising is its salty, ocean-breeze heart. Crisp calone and mineral seaweed mingle with warm ambergris, bridging breezy maritime fresh…

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HUNQ #004 Lifeguard smells like sun-warmed skin fresh out of a pool, backed by a crisp ocean breeze and clean modern resins. It opens with an icy splash of calone and sparkling bergamot, giving an immediate sensation of cool water and salty summer air. As the initial splash settles, breezy hedione and a touch of warm …

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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, Sphinx or #004 Lifeguard?

Sphinx takes 4 of 5 categories. Sphinx is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; #004 Lifeguard is rated 3.83/5 from 70 votes. Choose Sphinx for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose #004 Lifeguard for a fresh and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sphinx or #004 Lifeguard?

Sphinx lasts longest (Sphinx 100/100, #004 Lifeguard 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sphinx or #004 Lifeguard?

Sphinx projects furthest (Sphinx 75/100, #004 Lifeguard 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sphinx and #004 Lifeguard smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Olibanum, Hedione and Calone.

Is Sphinx or #004 Lifeguard better for summer or winter?

Sphinx suits evening wear; #004 Lifeguard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sphinx and #004 Lifeguard?

Sphinx has top notes of Floral Notes, Woody Notes, Bergamot and Olibanum, heart notes of Ambergris, Seaweed, Hedione and Calone, a base of Oriental notes, Labdanum, Agarwood and Cedar. #004 Lifeguard has top notes of Calone and Bergamot, heart notes of Hedione and Cardamom, a base of Iso E Super, Ambroxan, Olibanum and Labdanum.