Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Nirvana

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,047 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Nirvana

Marilyn Miglin

2.001 votes

Rank #75,295 CitrusTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nirvana
Choose it for a citrus and tuberose character.

Aamal4/4

Nirvana0/4

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

NirvanaMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAamalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

tuberose92%

rose84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPlum

Heart3 to 5 hours

Turkish RoseTuberoseCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin and Amber. Durations are only published for Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,295

PerfumerNot listed

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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Nirvana by Marilyn Miglin delivers a rich floral fruity profile built around bold flowers and sweet resinous warmth. The scent begins with a brief splash of crisp bergamot layered over dark, fleshy plum. As the opening settles, the heart fills with creamy tuberose, velvety Turkish rose, and powdery cyclamen, giving th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aamal or Nirvana?

Aamal takes 4 of 4 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Nirvana is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nirvana for a citrus and tuberose character.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Nirvana?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Nirvana 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Nirvana?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Nirvana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Nirvana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin and Amber.

Is Aamal or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Nirvana?

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. Nirvana has top notes of Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Tuberose and Cyclamen, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin.