Aamal vs Cachet Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories.
AamalChoose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cachet NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aamal4/7
Cachet Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aamal
- Community sentiment
- Cachet Noir
- Longevity
- Aamal
- Sillage & projection
- Aamal
- Value for money
- Cachet Noir
- Versatility
- Aamal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cachet Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AamalThe Spirit of DubaiCachet NoirPrince MatchabelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%
4.37/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
Category winnerAamalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
16%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
57 votes
56%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerCachet NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAamal
SillageAamal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCachet NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
oud92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseRoseDried FruitsCandied FruitsPink Pepper
Heart
AkigalawoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronFloral NotesPowdery Notes
Base
Indian OudIncenseAmberCastoreumCivetMossOlibanumOakmoss
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesGalbanumPimentoCardamomBergamotFruity Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
AmberBenzoinCedarOlibanumLabdanumCivetMossCastoreum
InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Cachet Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer67
Fall93
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring25
Summer13
Fall100
Winter50
Day44
Night100
Category winnerAamalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,636
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerCachet NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAamal 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 →Cachet Noir by Prince Matchabelli is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance launched in 1983. It opens with an energetic burst of aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, zesty bergamot, and a dusting of cardamom and pimento. As the brisk opening settles, a rich floral heart takes over, featuring spicy carnation, cinnamon, patchou…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aamal or Cachet Noir?
Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Cachet Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cachet Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aamal or Cachet Noir?
Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Cachet Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aamal or Cachet Noir?
Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Cachet Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aamal and Cachet Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin, Patchouli and Amber.
Is Aamal or Cachet Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; Cachet Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aamal and Cachet Noir?
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. Cachet Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Pimento and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Olibanum.
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