XXV Marzo vs Fakhama
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
XXV MarzoChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
FakhamaChoose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
XXV Marzo3/7
Fakhama3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fakhama
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Fakhama
- Sillage & projection
- Fakhama
- Value for money
- XXV Marzo
- Versatility
- XXV Marzo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- XXV Marzo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
XXV MarzoProfumo di FirenzeFakhamaThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%
4.35/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
62%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFakhama
SillageFakhama
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXXV MarzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
rose84%
oud77%
powdery69%
coffee61%
warm spicy100%
fruity92%
amber84%
sweet77%
animalic69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
RoseCoffeeSpices
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange
Heart
RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver
Base
Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss
InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter95
Day73
Night100
Spring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,911
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#25,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…
Reviews →Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.
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, XXV Marzo or Fakhama?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes; Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, XXV Marzo or Fakhama?
Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, XXV Marzo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, XXV Marzo or Fakhama?
Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 78/100, XXV Marzo 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do XXV Marzo and Fakhama smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense.
Is XXV Marzo or Fakhama better for summer or winter?
For summer, XXV Marzo is the stronger pick. For winter, Fakhama is the stronger pick. XXV Marzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in XXV Marzo and Fakhama?
XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense.
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