Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Isa Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,917 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Isa Rose

Ulric de Varens

3.5242 votes

Rank #30,007 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 5 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.
Isa Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aamal5/7

Isa Rose2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aamal
Community sentiment: Aamal
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Isa Rose
Versatility: Isa Rose
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

Isa RoseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.52/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

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

24%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIsa RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

rose100%

floral86%

honey72%

musky58%

sweet44%

aquatic30%

Scent match8%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseHoneyFloral Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

InformationalShared notesRose and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Isa Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night41

Category winnerIsa RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Ulric de Varens Isa Rose delivers a brisk, botanical rose centered on sheer Turkish rose petals, cold watery notes, and crisp peach skin. Expect a sharp, dew-soaked opening. The initial spray crackles with a brief solvent sting before blooming into freshly cut stems and refrigerated flower petals. It is not a heavy co…

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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 Isa Rose?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Isa Rose is rated 3.52/5 from 42 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Isa Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Isa Rose?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Isa Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Isa Rose?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Isa Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Isa Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Rose and Floral Notes.

Is Aamal or Isa Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Isa Rose?

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. Isa Rose has top notes of Watery Notes and Peach, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Honey and Floral Notes, a base of Musk.