Aamal vs Lion Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aamal takes 3 of 4 categories.
AamalChoose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lion OudChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aamal3/4
Lion Oud1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aamal
- Sillage & projection
- Aamal
- Value for money
- Lion Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 DubaiLion OudPrimera PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
16%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
57 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAamal
SillageAamal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLion OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
oud92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
woody83%
chocolate65%
animalic48%
sweet30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseRoseDried FruitsCandied FruitsPink Pepper
Heart
AkigalawoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronFloral NotesPowdery Notes
Base
Indian OudIncenseAmberCastoreumCivetMossOlibanumOakmoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
CardamomDried FruitsJasmineOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChocolatePatchouliSalted CaramelSandalwoodVanillaFir
Base4 to 7 hours
Cambodian OudIndian OudOakmossAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Indian Oud. Durations are only published for Lion Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer67
Fall93
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,735
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAamalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAamal 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 →Lion Oud by Primera Perfumes merges dark woods with rich gourmand sweetness. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom, juicy orange, and rich dried fruits alongside a touch of clean jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance deepens into chocolate, buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and forest fir …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aamal or Lion Oud?
Aamal takes 3 of 4 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Lion Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lion Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aamal or Lion Oud?
Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Lion Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aamal or Lion Oud?
Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Lion Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aamal and Lion Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Indian Oud.
Is Aamal or Lion Oud better for summer or winter?
Aamal suits evening wear; Lion Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aamal and Lion Oud?
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. Lion Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Dried Fruits, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Patchouli, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood, a base of Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud, Oakmoss and Amber.
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