Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Cherry Oud

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 903 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,319 AmberOud

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Oud

Guerlain

3.81846 votes

Rank #5,257 OudLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cherry Oud
Choose it for a oud and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aamal6/7

Cherry Oud1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Cherry OudGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.81/ 5 · 846 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

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

39%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

846 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAamalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

oud100%

leather91%

cherry83%

sweet74%

fruity65%

rose56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both oud, sweet 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CherryFruity Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseBulgarian Rose

Base7 to 10 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Leather

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Rose. Durations are only published for Cherry Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring33

Summer18

Fall92

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men15

Unisex54

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,257

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews121

Category winnerCherry OudHigher 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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Cherry Oud by Guerlain pairs dark fruit with dense, smoky woods and tannic hide. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk in 2022, the scent opens with a sharp burst of cherry and mixed fruity notes that feels more medicinal than sugary. As the initial fruit settles, a plush floral core of Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose eme…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aamal or Cherry Oud?

Aamal takes 6 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Cherry Oud is rated 3.81/5 from 846 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry Oud for a oud and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Cherry Oud?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Cherry Oud 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Cherry Oud?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Cherry Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Cherry Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Rose.

Is Aamal or Cherry Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; Cherry Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Cherry Oud?

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. Cherry Oud has top notes of Cherry and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.