Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Rose du Matin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #26,760 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose du Matin

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.628 votes

Rank #46,793 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose du Matin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose du Matin
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aamal1/4

Rose du Matin3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose du Matin
Sillage & projection: Rose du Matin
Value for money: Rose du Matin
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

Rose du MatinClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityRose du Matin

SillageRose du Matin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose du MatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

rose100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber 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

Red RoseMay RosePink Himalayan Sea SaltBergamotMoss

Heart3 to 4 hours

White RoseMarine notesLavenderEgyptian PelargoniumJasmineTuberose

Base8 to 12+ hours

RosePalisander RosewoodMahoganyWhite MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergrisAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Amber and Moss. Durations are only published for Rose du Matin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,793

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

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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Rose du Matin by Claudio Zucca Parfums delivers a complex take on floral perfumery by pairing crisp petals with brisk coastal air and deep woods. The fragrance opens with red rose, May rose, and pink Himalayan sea salt brightened by a splash of bergamot. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of white rose, jasmine…

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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 Rose du Matin?

Rose du Matin takes 3 of 4 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Rose du Matin is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose du Matin for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Rose du Matin?

Rose du Matin lasts longest (Rose du Matin 91/100, Aamal 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Rose du Matin?

Rose du Matin projects furthest (Rose du Matin 86/100, Aamal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Rose du Matin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber and Moss.

Is Aamal or Rose du Matin better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Rose du Matin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Rose du Matin?

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. Rose du Matin has top notes of Red Rose, May Rose, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of White Rose, Marine notes, Lavender and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Rose, Palisander Rosewood, Mahogany and White Musk.