Vision vs Rare Reef
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vision takes 4 of 7 categories.
VisionChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Rare ReefChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vision4/7
Rare Reef3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vision
- Community sentiment
- Vision
- Longevity
- Vision
- Sillage & projection
- Vision
- Value for money
- Rare Reef
- Versatility
- Rare Reef
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rare Reef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VisionMAISON ASRARRare ReefAfnanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 140 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
4.08/ 5 · 1,238 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerVisionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate
100 votes
62%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
941 votes
Category winnerVisionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVision
SillageVision
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRare ReefBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
green58%
fruity44%
musky30%
citrus100%
fruity88%
aromatic77%
green65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonBlackcurrantOrange
Heart
BasilWhite TeaCoriander
Base
MuskAmbergrisMoss
Top
OrangeCitronMintGrapefruitBlackcurrantCoriander
Heart
ApricotViolet LeafBasilRose
Base
FigAmbretteAmberwoodDates
InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Orange, Basil and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRare ReefMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,864
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#118
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews308
Category winnerRare ReefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVision by MAISON ASRAR is a vibrant citrus-aromatic fragrance for all. Launched in 2025, it balances a sharp opening of lime and lemon with a grounding heart of white tea and basil. The dry-down settles into a persistent, mossy musk. Perfect for warm spring days, this scent offers an invigorating, clean profile for da…
Reviews →Rare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On skin, it usually stays fresh but gains a sweeter, slightly musky warmth from fig, ambrette and amberwood, making it a strong warm-weather pick for anyone who likes citrus w…
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, Vision or Rare Reef?
Vision takes 4 of 7 categories. Vision is rated 4.29/5 from 140 votes; Rare Reef is rated 4.08/5 from 1,238 votes. Choose Vision for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rare Reef for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Vision or Rare Reef?
Vision lasts longest (Vision 81/100, Rare Reef 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vision or Rare Reef?
Vision projects furthest (Vision 72/100, Rare Reef 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vision and Rare Reef smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Orange, Basil and Coriander.
Is Vision or Rare Reef better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vision is the stronger pick. For winter, Rare Reef is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vision and Rare Reef?
Vision has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Blackcurrant and Orange, heart notes of Basil, White Tea and Coriander, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Moss. Rare Reef has top notes of Orange, Citron, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Violet Leaf, Basil and Rose, a base of Fig, Ambrette, Amberwood and Dates.
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