Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Libra

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 312 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,902 AmberOud

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Libra

Tiziana Terenzi

3.93255 votes

Rank #6,132 CitrusAmber

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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.
Libra
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aamal5/7

Libra2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

LibraTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.93/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

42%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLibraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

amber92%

powdery84%

musky77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

GrapefruitLemonCalabrian bergamotBulgarian RoseTuberose

Heart

AmbergrisItalian Orris RootJasmine SambacAtlas Cedar

Base

MuskVanilla FlowerBenzoinHaitian VetiverOakmossSingapore Patchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men8

Unisex31

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,132

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLibraHigher 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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Tiziana Terenzi Libra starts with a sharp, sun-drenched burst of Italian citrus that immediately commands attention on skin. Calabrian bergamot and bitter grapefruit dominate the first half hour, delivering a clean, refreshing bite that avoids the sticky sweetness typical of summer scents. As the initial brightness se…

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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 Libra?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Libra is rated 3.93/5 from 255 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Libra for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Libra?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Libra 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Libra?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Libra 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Libra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin and Oakmoss.

Is Aamal or Libra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Libra 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 Libra?

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. Libra has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Ambergris, Italian Orris Root, Jasmine Sambac and Atlas Cedar, a base of Musk, Vanilla Flower, Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver.