Fragrance comparison

A.Maze vs Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

A.Maze

The People Of The Labyrinths

4.0886 votes

Rank #27,801 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 4 of 7 categories.

A.Maze
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A.Maze2/7

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad4/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Community sentiment: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: A.Maze
Value for money: A.Maze
Versatility: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A.MazeThe People Of The Labyrinths

Al Hajjar Al'AswadAbdul Samad Al Qurashi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageA.Maze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value25

Category winnerA.MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

oud44%

musky30%

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both rose, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Taif RoseRoseOrange Blossom

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesSandalwoodMuskCivet

Notes

Taif RoseMuskAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer58

Fall100

Winter83

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,801

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A.Maze is a woody rose perfume that leans on natural raw materials. Saffron and Taif rose dominate the early stages, creating a dry, floral haze. As the scent settles on skin, a base of dark Cambodian oud and musk emerges. It fits cooler evenings when you want a quiet, woody warmth.

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A rose-forward oud and musk scent that reads plush, powdery, and quietly dramatic. Here the Taif rose sits at the centre, with a musky haze and a darker oud base that can feel more like scented oil than a crisp spray. Worth knowing, owners often warn that very similarly named “Al Hajjar Al Aswad” versions exist, inclu…

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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, A.Maze or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 4 of 7 categories. A.Maze is rated 4.08/5 from 86 votes; Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose A.Maze for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Al Hajjar Al'Aswad for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A.Maze or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

They last about the same: A.Maze 77/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A.Maze or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

A.Maze projects furthest (A.Maze 77/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A.Maze and Al Hajjar Al'Aswad smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Taif Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is A.Maze or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is the stronger pick. A.Maze suits evening wear; Al Hajjar Al'Aswad suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A.Maze and Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

A.Maze has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Taif Rose, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Musk. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad features Taif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).