Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Rosa Sublime

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,047 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa Sublime

Gucci

4.0014 votes

Rank #37,180 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aamal3/5

Rosa Sublime2/5

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

Rosa SublimeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

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

43%Love

21%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRosa SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

musky77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OlibanumIncenseelemiPink Pepper

Heart3 to 5 hours

Damask RoseSaffronAmbrettolideAmbrette

Base6 to 8+ hours

MyrrhPatchouliVirginian CedarOrcanox™

InformationalShared notesRose, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Saffron. Durations are only published for Rosa Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,180

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Rosa Sublime by Gucci pairs rich Damask rose with dry incense, resinous elemi, and bright pink pepper before resting on a bed of patchouli, cedar, and myrrh. Created by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui for The Alchemist's Garden collection, this floral amber release avoids sugary sweetness in favour of aromatic resin, soft a…

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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 Rosa Sublime?

Aamal takes 3 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Rosa Sublime is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rosa Sublime for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Rosa Sublime?

They last about the same: Aamal 87/100, Rosa Sublime 85/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Rosa Sublime?

Projection is very close: Rosa Sublime 81/100, Aamal 80/100 for sillage.

Do Aamal and Rosa Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Saffron.

Is Aamal or Rosa Sublime better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Rosa Sublime suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Rosa Sublime?

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. Rosa Sublime has top notes of Olibanum, Incense, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose, Saffron, Ambrettolide and Ambrette, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar and Orcanox™.