Fragrance comparison

The Mauve vs Zaref Atool

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Zaref Atool

Méjana Fragrances

3.2638 votes

Rank #19,536 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mauve takes 4 of 6 categories.

The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zaref Atool
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Mauve4/6

Zaref Atool2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MauveThe Sum

Zaref AtoolMéjana Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

3.26/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerThe MauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

53%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

42%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityThe Mauve

SillageZaref Atool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

woody100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotClovesGinger

Heart

LavenderSaffronRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CashmeranOakVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. 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

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Spring29

Summer100

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night67

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men35

Unisex45

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,536

PerfumerQassem Abu Khalaf

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerZaref AtoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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Zaref Atool is a dry woody spicy extrait built around oud, oak, warm spice and aromatic lavender. Reviewers who enjoy it describe a clean, dignified trail with bright woods, soft saffron and a non-barnyard oud character rather than a sweet floral profile. It suits wearers who like textured woods with presence. The res…

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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 Mauve or Zaref Atool?

The Mauve takes 4 of 6 categories. The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; Zaref Atool is rated 3.26/5 from 38 votes. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zaref Atool for a woody and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mauve or Zaref Atool?

They last about the same: The Mauve 57/100, Zaref Atool 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Mauve or Zaref Atool?

Zaref Atool projects furthest (Zaref Atool 57/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mauve and Zaref Atool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is The Mauve or Zaref Atool better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zaref Atool is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mauve is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear; Zaref Atool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mauve and Zaref Atool?

The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak. Zaref Atool has top notes of Bergamot, Cloves and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cashmeran, Oak and Vanilla.