Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Florian

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,047 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Florian

Gritti

4.0688 votes

Rank #8,045 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Florian
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aamal3/7

Florian3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

FlorianGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.06/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

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

56%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFlorianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both oud, amber 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

Top45 to 60 minutes

SaffronCardamomGinger

Heart4 to 6 hours

Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

CivetIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Saffron, Incense and Civet. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring40

Summer12

Fall86

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men54

Unisex36

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFlorianHigher 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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Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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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 Florian?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Florian?

They last about the same: Florian 89/100, Aamal 87/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Florian?

Projection is very close: Aamal 80/100, Florian 80/100 for sillage.

Do Aamal and Florian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Saffron, Incense and Civet.

Is Aamal or Florian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Florian?

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. Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense and Sandalwood.