Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Kashkha

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,675 AmberOud

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Kashkha

Swiss Arabian

3.89260 votes

Rank #4,969 Warm SpicyWoody

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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.
Kashkha
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aamal5/7

Kashkha2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

KashkhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.89/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 44%

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

35%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKashkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

oud74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronMarigoldCardamomCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverOak

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Saffron and Amber. 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerKashkhaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Kashkha by Swiss Arabian is a bold, spicy oriental fragrance for women. It opens with sharp notes of crisp apple and warm cinnamon, settling into a deep, resinous heart of oud, saffron, and marigold. This perfume suits cooler weather, providing a long-lasting, sophisticated presence for formal evenings and special occ…

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 Kashkha?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Kashkha is rated 3.89/5 from 260 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kashkha for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Kashkha?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Kashkha 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Kashkha?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Kashkha 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Kashkha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Saffron and Amber.

Is Aamal or Kashkha better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Kashkha?

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. Kashkha has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.