Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Rich Leather

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #26,341 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rich Leather

Deraah Private

4.7010 votes

Rank #31,730 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rich Leather
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aamal2/5

Rich Leather3/5

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

Rich LeatherDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerRich LeatherRating 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

80%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageRich Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRich LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and oud

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

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Incense

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Incense. Durations are only published for Rich Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter86

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,730

PerfumerJordi Fernández

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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Rich Leather by Deraah Private delivers an assertive, smoky leather profile built around agarwood and crisp cedar. The opening hits with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart bergamot before settling into dark incense. It feels rugged yet surprisingly smooth. You get a resinous backbone of warm amber and patchouli tha…

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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 Rich Leather?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Rich Leather is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rich Leather for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Rich Leather?

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

Which projects more, Aamal or Rich Leather?

Rich Leather projects furthest (Rich Leather 86/100, Aamal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Rich Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Incense.

Is Aamal or Rich Leather better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Rich Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Rich Leather?

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. Rich Leather has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Amber.