Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Malbec Supremo

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,389 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Supremo

O Boticário

4.2966 votes

Rank #25,437 WoodyWarm Spicy

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Supremo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aamal5/7

Malbec Supremo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aamal
Community sentiment: Malbec Supremo
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Malbec Supremo
Versatility: Aamal
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

Malbec SupremoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.29/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

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

45%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMalbec SupremoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMalbec SupremoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

CedarOlibanumCassisFruity NotesBlack PepperLimeViolet LeafLemon

Heart

OakVirginian CedarPatchouliPatchouli LeafCinnamonCoffeeLicorice

Base

AmberBenzoinMossLeatherwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Patchouli, Amber and Moss. 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

Spring21

Summer3

Fall74

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,437

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Malbec Supremo by O Boticário opens with a burst of zesty lime, fresh bergamot, and cracked black pepper, quickly balanced by tart cassis. This energetic start makes way for a dense, masculine core centered around cedarwood, aged oak, and warm cinnamon. A subtle dark coffee note adds depth without making it smell like…

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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 Malbec Supremo?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Malbec Supremo is rated 4.29/5 from 66 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malbec Supremo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Malbec Supremo?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Malbec Supremo 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Malbec Supremo?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Malbec Supremo 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Malbec Supremo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Patchouli, Amber and Moss.

Is Aamal or Malbec Supremo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Malbec Supremo?

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. Malbec Supremo has top notes of Cedar, Olibanum, Cassis and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Oak, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Leatherwood.