The Lovers vs WAFA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Lovers takes 2 of 3 categories.
The LoversChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
WAFAChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lovers2/3
WAFA1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- WAFA
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- The Lovers
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Lovers
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The LoversAlchemist PerfumeryWAFAAdyan by AnfarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
50%Like
20%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityWAFA
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe LoversBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
fruity58%
fresh44%
powdery30%
amber100%
citrus92%
floral84%
musky77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesPeachApple
Heart
White FlowersJasmineLilyRose
Base
VanillaMuskWoody NotesAmber
Top
CitrusesAmber
Heart
Floral NotesMusk
Base
White FlowersWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCitruses, White Flowers, Musk and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,503
PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe LoversHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Lovers is a bright, fruity white floral with a soft vanilla musk base. The note list points to a fresh citrus and peachy start, then a classic bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose and airy white flowers. It tends to wear as an easy, feminine floral that suits everyday use, especially in milder weather. If you like your …
Reviews →WAFA by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. WAFA was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Citruses and Amber; middle notes are Floral Notes and Musk; base notes are White Flowers and Woody Notes.
Reviews →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, The Lovers or WAFA?
The Lovers takes 2 of 3 categories. The Lovers is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes; WAFA is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Lovers for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose WAFA for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Lovers or WAFA?
WAFA lasts longest (WAFA 60/100, The Lovers 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lovers and WAFA smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, White Flowers, Musk and Woody Notes.
Is The Lovers or WAFA better for summer or winter?
WAFA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Lovers and WAFA?
The Lovers has top notes of Citruses, Peach and Apple, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Amber. WAFA has top notes of Citruses and Amber, heart notes of Floral Notes and Musk, a base of White Flowers and Woody Notes.
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