Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Aedes de Venustas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,389 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Aedes de Venustas

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.32202 votes

Rank #5,494 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aedes de Venustas
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aamal4/7

Aedes de Venustas3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aedes de Venustas
Community sentiment: Aedes de Venustas
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Aamal
Versatility: Aamal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aedes de Venustas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Aedes de VenustasL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.32/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerAedes de VenustasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

16%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

55%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

202 votes

Category winnerAedes de VenustasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value16

Category winnerAamalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

smoky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseRoseDried FruitsCandied FruitsPink Pepper

Heart

AkigalawoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronFloral NotesPowdery Notes

Base

Indian OudIncenseAmberCastoreumCivetMossOlibanumOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

IncenseCardamomPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCedarIrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OpoponaxPatchouliOakmossCoffeeBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Aedes de Venustas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men18

Unisex82

Women0

Date 36%Casual 27%Work 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,494

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerAedes de VenustasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aamal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with an intense blast of dark agarwood, sweet Turkish rose, and spiced candied fruits. Bergamot and pink pepper spark initial brightness before coffee and cinnamon warm up the top notes. As it settles, the scent reveals a heavy heart of patchouli, saffron, and resinous benzoin. The b…

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Aedes de Venustas by L'Artisan Parfumeur welcomes you with a brisk pop of bitter orange and cracked pink pepper that quickly drifts into cool, dry incense. As the scent settles on skin, earthy cedarwood and gentle iris soften the initial spice, creating a calm aroma reminiscent of an old European library lined with po…

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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, Aamal or Aedes de Venustas?

Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Aedes de Venustas is rated 4.32/5 from 202 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aedes de Venustas for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Aedes de Venustas?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Aedes de Venustas 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Aedes de Venustas?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Aedes de Venustas 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Aedes de Venustas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Aamal or Aedes de Venustas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; Aedes de Venustas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Aedes de Venustas?

Aamal has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Damask Rose, heart notes of Akigalawood, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Indian Oud, Incense, Amber and Castoreum. Aedes de Venustas has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Iris and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Coffee.