Aamal vs Nefer
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 5 of 7 categories.
AamalChoose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
NeferChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aamal5/7
Nefer2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aamal
- Community sentiment
- Aamal
- Longevity
- Aamal
- Sillage & projection
- Aamal
- Value for money
- Nefer
- Versatility
- Aamal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nefer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AamalThe Spirit of DubaiNeferPrissanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%
4.16/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%
Category winnerAamalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
16%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
57 votes
46%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAamal
SillageAamal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNeferBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
oud92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
smoky61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
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
Notes
IncenseMyrrhCinnamonDried FruitsSaffronelemiTangerineCardamomBenzoinCorianderGingerGuaiac Wood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Benzoin, Saffron and Incense. Durations are only published for Nefer, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer67
Fall93
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerAamalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,979
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerNeferHigher 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 →Nefer by Prissana is a rich amber and warm spicy fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros in 2020. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history, the scent brings together smoky incense, sticky myrrh, and sweet cinnamon over a dense foundation of resins and dark woods. Bright sparks of tangerine, ginger, and cardamom lift the…
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 Nefer?
Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Nefer is rated 4.16/5 from 99 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nefer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aamal or Nefer?
Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Nefer 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aamal or Nefer?
Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Nefer 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aamal and Nefer smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Benzoin, Saffron and Incense.
Is Aamal or Nefer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; Nefer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aamal and Nefer?
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. Nefer features Incense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Dried Fruits and Saffron.
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