Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #26,683 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Manos Gerakinis

4.1361 votes

Rank #13,109 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal5/7

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aamal
Community sentiment: Aamal
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Versatility: Aamal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Sillage Royal 2017 EditionManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.13/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

52%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronSmokeTurmericCardamom

Heart3-4 hrs

RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberResins

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Patchouli and Saffron. Durations are only published for Sillage Royal 2017 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter96

Day39

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men36

Unisex44

Women20

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionHigher 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 →

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition by Manos Gerakinis delivers an intense, smoky spice profile anchored by dark florals. The opening fires off immediately. You get a dry kick of saffron and golden turmeric mixed with smoldering cedar smoke. Give it ten minutes. Soon, a thick Turkish rose unfurls alongside medicinal agarwood 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 Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Sillage Royal 2017 Edition is rated 4.13/5 from 61 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sillage Royal 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Sillage Royal 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Patchouli and Saffron.

Is Aamal or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; Sillage Royal 2017 Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

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. Sillage Royal 2017 Edition has top notes of Saffron, Smoke, Turmeric and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber and Resins.