Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Air

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,047 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Air

Maori Collection

4.1959 votes

Rank #18,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Air
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aamal4/7

Air3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

AirMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.19/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerAamalRating 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

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerAirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

wine77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red WinePalisander RosewoodBenzoinBlack PepperMusk

Heart2 to 3 hours

CashmeranVanillaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodLeatherTonka BeanAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring79

Summer32

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men5

Unisex47

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,405

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAirHigher 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…

Reviews →

Air by Maori Collection is an oriental woody fragrance that blends rich red wine with warm woods and resins. The scent opens with a distinctive red wine accord balanced by black pepper, sweet benzoin, palisander rosewood, and musk. As the fragrance develops, smooth cashmeran, spicy cardamom, and sweet vanilla join cyp…

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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 Air?

Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Air is rated 4.19/5 from 59 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Air for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Air?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Air 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Air?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Air 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Air smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Aamal or Air better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; Air suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Air?

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. Air has top notes of Red Wine, Palisander Rosewood, Benzoin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Vanilla, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather and Tonka Bean.