Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,917 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,764 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aamal1/4

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Value for money: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aamal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

SillageDrowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match53%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

Notes

Turkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaBenzoinOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAamalHigher 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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Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir by The Dua Brand fuses smoky tart fruit with rich bakery sweetness. It opens with an unmistakable blast of tart pineapple, crisp apple, and zesty bergamot that immediately recalls the famous vintage batches of smoky birch colognes. As the bright fruit settles, warm ginger and green ca…

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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 Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir lasts longest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Aamal 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir projects furthest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Aamal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Aamal or Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

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. Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple.