Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs Ramad

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ramad

Arabiyat Prestige

4.6423 votes

Rank #23,475 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ramad takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ramad
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Cut1/5

Ramad4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

RamadArabiyat Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.64/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerRamadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

91%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityRamad

SillageRamad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRamadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomBitter OrangeLemonMint

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegClary Sage

Base

CedarwoodTobaccoAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#23,475

PerfumerMustafa Firoz

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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Ramad opens bright and brisk, with lemon, bitter orange and mint cutting through a cardamom-spice lift. As it settles, lavender, clary sage and cinnamon bring an aromatic warmth before tobacco, amber, tonka and cedarwood give it a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It reads like a fresh spicy amber with a clear unisex pro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Cut or Ramad?

Ramad takes 4 of 5 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; Ramad is rated 4.64/5 from 23 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ramad for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or Ramad?

Ramad lasts longest (Ramad 75/100, The Cut 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or Ramad?

Ramad projects furthest (Ramad 70/100, The Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and Ramad smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood and Mint.

Is The Cut or Ramad better for summer or winter?

Ramad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and Ramad?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. Ramad has top notes of Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Clary Sage, a base of Cedarwood, Tobacco, Amber and Tonka.