Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Badiah Gold

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #26,234 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Badiah Gold

Junaid Perfumes

4.4228 votes

Rank #24,005 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Badiah Gold 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.
Badiah Gold
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal2/5

Badiah Gold3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Badiah GoldJunaid Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.42/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerBadiah GoldRating 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

57%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBadiah GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

oud100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

floral48%

fruity30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both oud and fruity

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

Fruity Notes

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Rose. 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

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBadiah GoldHigher 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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Badiah Gold by Junaid Perfumes centers on a dark, resinous oud profile balanced by a gentle rose heart. It offers a damp, green experience that feels suited to cooler nights or formal occasions. This oriental fragrance relies on a clear agarwood base, providing a mature and grounding presence that distinguishes it fro…

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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 Badiah Gold?

Badiah Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Badiah Gold is rated 4.42/5 from 28 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Badiah Gold for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Badiah Gold?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Badiah Gold 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Badiah Gold?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Badiah Gold 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Badiah Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Rose.

Is Aamal or Badiah Gold better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Badiah Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Badiah Gold?

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. Badiah Gold has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud).