Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Agar Rouge

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,389 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Agar Rouge

House of Coalesce

5.002 votes

Rank #41,133 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Agar Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal3/4

Agar Rouge1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Agar RougeHouse of Coalesce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAgar RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

rose92%

musky84%

amber77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and oud

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

SaffronPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAgarwood (Oud)CedarCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskCaramelMoss

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Pink Pepper and Saffron. Durations are only published for Agar Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Date 39%Party 26%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,133

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAamalHigher 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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Agar Rouge by House of Coalesce delivers a velvety blend of spicy woods and dark floral petals. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, a splash of tart orange and sparkling pink pepper brightens the air. The fragrance quickly settles into a rich heart of crimson rose, dry cedar, and gentle agarwood. You will n…

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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 Agar Rouge?

Aamal takes 3 of 4 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Agar Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Agar Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Agar Rouge?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Agar Rouge 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Agar Rouge?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Agar Rouge 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Agar Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Pink Pepper and Saffron.

Is Aamal or Agar Rouge better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Agar Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Agar Rouge?

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. Agar Rouge has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk, Caramel and Moss.