Fragrance comparison

Stefan vs Al Rayyan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Stefan

Scents and Style

1.001 votes

Rank #77,275 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Al Rayyan

Asgharali

5.001 votes

Rank #52,190 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Rayyan takes 3 of 3 categories.

Stefan
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Rayyan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Stefan0/3

Al Rayyan3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StefanScents and Style

Al RayyanAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAl Rayyan

SillageAl Rayyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesTangerineLavenderCyclamen

Heart

NutmegGaiac Wood

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

Top

VerbenaTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderGeraniumCinnamonNutmeg

Base

VetiverTobaccoSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,275

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl RayyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stefan by Scents and Style opens with a splash of water and bright tangerine. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver. This citrus aromatic fragrance, released in 2023, keeps a low profile. It works well for casual daytime wear when you want something clean. It stays close to the skin, making it a safe …

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Al Rayyan opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, tangerine and verbena, then settles into a spicy heart of coriander, cinnamon and nutmeg. The dry-down brings vetiver, tobacco, sandalwood, amber and musk, giving it a woody, aromatic finish with a warm edge. It looks best suited to men who enjoy fresh spice over heavy s…

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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, Stefan or Al Rayyan?

Al Rayyan takes 3 of 3 categories. Stefan is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Al Rayyan is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Stefan for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Rayyan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stefan or Al Rayyan?

Al Rayyan lasts longest (Al Rayyan 60/100, Stefan 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stefan or Al Rayyan?

Al Rayyan projects furthest (Al Rayyan 58/100, Stefan 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stefan and Al Rayyan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Stefan or Al Rayyan better for summer or winter?

Stefan suits evening wear; Al Rayyan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stefan and Al Rayyan?

Stefan has top notes of Water Notes, Tangerine, Lavender and Cyclamen, heart notes of Nutmeg and Gaiac Wood, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. Al Rayyan has top notes of Verbena, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Geranium, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Amber.