Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Highness IV

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,389 AmberOud

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Highness IV

Afnan

4.0014 votes

Rank #20,228 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Highness IV
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal3/5

Highness IV2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Highness IVAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value68

Category winnerHighness IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

musky100%

powdery90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

rose60%

oud50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud

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

RoseSaffronBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

Base

MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerHighness IVHigher 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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Highness IV opens with a fruity, sweet impression wrapped in saffron and rose, then settles into a musky, powdery woods dry-down with amber warmth and soft vanilla underneath. It reads rich, polished, and slightly dressy, with a smooth blend that may appeal if you like sweet woods more than sharp oud.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aamal or Highness IV?

Aamal takes 3 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Highness IV is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Highness IV for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Highness IV?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Highness IV 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Highness IV?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Highness IV 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Highness IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Aamal or Highness IV better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Highness IV suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Highness IV?

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. Highness IV has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla.