Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Pilgrim

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #26,683 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Pilgrim

Chapel Factory

3.9521 votes

Rank #56,031 AmberMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pilgrim
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aamal4/5

Pilgrim1/5

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

PilgrimChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 78%

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

48%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPilgrimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

amber100%

marine92%

smoky84%

balsamic77%

salty69%

animalic61%

Scent match20%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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseSaltCade oil

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Incense and Moss. Durations are only published for Pilgrim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring83

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men8

Unisex92

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,031

PerfumerAnais Biguine, Pisse-Vinaigre

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…

Reviews →

Pilgrim by Chapel Factory delivers an evocative clash between coastal brine and church incense. The first spray opens with a sharp burst of smoky cade oil and coarse mineral salt, cutting through the air like an icy gale over ocean bluffs. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into damp seaweed and w…

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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 Pilgrim?

Aamal takes 4 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Pilgrim is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pilgrim for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Pilgrim?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Pilgrim 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Pilgrim?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Pilgrim 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Pilgrim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Incense and Moss.

Is Aamal or Pilgrim better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Pilgrim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Pilgrim?

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. Pilgrim has top notes of Incense, Salt and Cade oil, heart notes of Seaweed and Benzoin, a base of Ambergris, Leather and Moss.