Fragrance comparison

The Longing vs MI'RAJ

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

The Longing

House of Matriarch

3.72108 votes

Rank #33,347 FloralFruity

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31%scent match

Clearly different

MI'RAJ

EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.836 votes

Rank #36,558 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Longing
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MI'RAJ
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

The Longing2/4

MI'RAJ2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LongingHouse of Matriarch

MI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

39%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

108 votes

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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMI'RAJ

SillageMI'RAJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value13

Category winnerThe LongingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumButterAgarwood (Oud)JasmineBoronia

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusHoneyGardeniaVanilla OrchidOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum

Heart

IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPlum, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Honey. Durations are only published for The Longing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall91

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex14

Women57

Date 45%Party 28%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,347

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,558

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe LongingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Longing by House of Matriarch is a dense, unapologetic dark gourmand. It opens with rich salted butter melting over stewed purple plum and a sharp kick of raw agarwood. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into honeyed orange blossom, thick vanilla orchid, and golden amber resins…

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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 Longing or MI'RAJ?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Longing is rated 3.72/5 from 108 votes; MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Longing for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, The Longing or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ lasts longest (MI'RAJ 100/100, The Longing 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Longing or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ projects furthest (MI'RAJ 75/100, The Longing 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Longing and MI'RAJ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Honey.

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

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

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

The Longing has top notes of Plum, Butter, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honey, Gardenia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Leather. 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.