Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Symphony

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,184 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Symphony

House of Iyrah

4.0616 votes

Rank #38,054 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Symphony
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal4/5

Symphony1/5

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

SymphonyHouse of Iyrah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 59%

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

69%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

16 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

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSymphonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

Top20-35 mins

Black CurrantPeachCandied FruitsDried FruitsBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Candied Fruits, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Symphony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter78

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,184

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,054

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

Symphony by House of Iyrah is an intense sweet fruity perfume that pivots into dark spice and dry wood. The opening hits fast with syrupy peach, tangy black currant, and candied fruits before crisp green apple cuts the sweetness. Saffron adds an unexpected leathery prickle right in the center. It keeps the fruit from …

Reviews →

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 Symphony?

Aamal takes 4 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Symphony is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Symphony for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Symphony?

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

Which projects more, Aamal or Symphony?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Symphony 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and Symphony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Candied Fruits, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Aamal or Symphony better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; Symphony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and Symphony?

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. Symphony has top notes of Black Currant, Peach, Candied Fruits and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Saffron and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.