Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,893 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Annette Neuffer

4.4363 votes

Rank #6,053 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aamal2/5

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Avicenna Myrrha MysticaAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.43/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaRating 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

63%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

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

Top

TangerineCinnamonPetitgrainSaffronCardamomGingerBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

MyrrhMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseRoseOlibanumelemiOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

OpoponaxBeeswaxSandalwoodSiam BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Saffron and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,053

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaHigher 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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Avicenna Myrrha Mystica centers on smooth myrrh rather than sharp resin. Wearers describe rose, beeswax, citrus, warm spices and creamy sandalwood folding into a deep amber balsamic base that feels rich, polished and skin-hugging. It suits people who like resinous, spicy florals with warmth and texture, especially fo…

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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 Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 3 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is rated 4.43/5 from 63 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Avicenna Myrrha Mystica for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Saffron and Olibanum.

Is Aamal or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

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. Avicenna Myrrha Mystica has top notes of Tangerine, Cinnamon, Petitgrain and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Beeswax, Sandalwood and Siam Benzoin.