Fragrance comparison

Aafu vs The Palace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Aafu

Nabeel

3.001 votes

Rank #73,397 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #31,025 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aafu
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
The Palace
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aafu2/4

The Palace2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AafuNabeel

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAafu

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMusk

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliLeather

Base

VetiverVanillaIncenseAmber

Top

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,025

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe PalaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aafu by Nabeel is a dense unisex perfume oil that merges animalic leather with bright orange blossom. It settles into a warm base of amber and smoky incense, making it a heavy option for cold weather. The fragrance projects a traditional Middle Eastern style with a modern touch of sweet vanilla.

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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aafu or The Palace?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aafu is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Aafu for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aafu or The Palace?

Aafu lasts longest (Aafu 100/100, The Palace 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aafu or The Palace?

The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, Aafu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aafu and The Palace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Aafu or The Palace better for summer or winter?

The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aafu and The Palace?

Aafu has top notes of Orange Blossom and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Incense and Amber. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.