Fragrance comparison

The Different vs MI'RAJ

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

MI'RAJ

EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.836 votes

Rank #37,200 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MI'RAJ takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MI'RAJ
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

The Different1/4

MI'RAJ3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MI'RAJ
Sillage & projection: MI'RAJ
Value for money: The Different
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MI'RAJ

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DifferentVELVET SAM

MI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMI'RAJ

SillageMI'RAJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value13

Category winnerThe DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum

Heart

IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Iris and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,200

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMI'RAJHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

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MI'RAJ by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions opens with a surprising rush of sweet ripe strawberry, tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and warm cinnamon over melted caramel. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals creamy steamed milk, golden honey, soft iris, and velvety rose petals. The base ancho…

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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 Different or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ takes 3 of 4 categories. The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, The Different or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ lasts longest (MI'RAJ 100/100, The Different 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Different or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ projects furthest (MI'RAJ 75/100, The Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Different and MI'RAJ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Iris and Oakmoss.

Is The Different or MI'RAJ better for summer or winter?

The Different suits daytime wear; MI'RAJ suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Different and MI'RAJ?

The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood. MI'RAJ has top notes of Pepper, Rhubarb, Coffee and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.