Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Ottoman Empire

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,396 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ottoman Empire

Areej Le Doré

4.4360 votes

Rank #5,968 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ottoman Empire
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal3/7

Ottoman Empire4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottoman Empire
Community sentiment: Ottoman Empire
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Ottoman Empire
Versatility: Aamal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ottoman Empire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Ottoman EmpireAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.43/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOttoman EmpireRating 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

72%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerOttoman EmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOttoman EmpireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and woody

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

RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RoseFrangipaniJasminePepperCardamom

Heart

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)SaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMyrrhAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood and Saffron. 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

Spring42

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,968

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerOttoman EmpireHigher 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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Russian Adam launched Ottoman Empire in 2017, pairing hydro-distilled Bulgarian rose with authentic Assam and Bangladesh agarwood. Top notes of white rose, frangipani, and green cardamom settle quickly into a dense heart of Indian oud, saffron, and cinnamon. The base rests on thick oakmoss, sandalwood, and unburned my…

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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 Ottoman Empire?

Ottoman Empire takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Ottoman Empire is rated 4.43/5 from 60 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Ottoman Empire?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Ottoman Empire 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Ottoman Empire?

Projection is very close: Aamal 80/100, Ottoman Empire 78/100 for sillage.

Do Aamal and Ottoman Empire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood and Saffron.

Is Aamal or Ottoman Empire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Ottoman Empire?

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. Ottoman Empire has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Myrrh and Amber.