Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Milord

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,695 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Milord

Celebon

5.002 votes

Rank #30,709 OudFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Milord
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aamal3/4

Milord1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Milord
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 Dubai

MilordCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMilordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

oud100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, amber and fruity

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

Top20-30 mins

Dried FruitsIncenseOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoMay RoseLeather

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmbroxanMoss

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Dried Fruits, Incense and Moss. Durations are only published for Milord, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Celebon Milord opens with a thick burst of candied dried fruits and smoky church incense. The initial hit is bold and unapologetic. Within fifteen minutes, warm pipe tobacco and worn jacket leather take center stage alongside a subtle touch of velvety May rose. It feels rich, dark, and distinctly Middle Eastern in sty…

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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 Milord?

Aamal takes 3 of 4 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Milord is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Milord for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Milord?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Milord 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Milord?

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

Do Aamal and Milord smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Dried Fruits, Incense and Moss.

Is Aamal or Milord better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Milord suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Milord?

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. Milord has top notes of Dried Fruits, Incense and Osmanthus, heart notes of Tobacco, May Rose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Ambroxan and Moss.