Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Ruby Wood

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,387 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Wood

Exaltatum

4.3650 votes

Rank #8,098 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Wood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal4/7

Ruby Wood3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Ruby WoodExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

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

54%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerRuby WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRuby WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring65

Summer30

Fall100

Winter95

Day92

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

Date 35%Casual 25%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,098

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRuby WoodHigher 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 →

Ruby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …

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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 Ruby Wood?

Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Ruby Wood?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Ruby Wood 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Ruby Wood?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Ruby Wood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Ruby Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Aamal or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Ruby Wood?

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. Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh.