Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs Tarab

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,948 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

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.
Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal4/5

Tarab1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

TarabSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

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

48%Love

13%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value8

Category winnerAamalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

rose65%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Notes

Cambodian OudTurkish RoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine needlesCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Candied Fruits, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Category winnerTarabHigher 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 →

Tarab by Serge Lutens is a bold, resinous fragrance that highlights the deep intensity of Turkish rose and Cambodian oud. Launched in 2020, this composition leans into a dark, woody profile that feels sophisticated on the skin. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evening wear, offering a lingering presence f…

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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 Tarab?

Aamal takes 4 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; Tarab is rated 3.79/5 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 Tarab for a rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or Tarab?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Tarab 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or Tarab?

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

Do Aamal and Tarab smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Candied Fruits, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Aamal or Tarab better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and Tarab?

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. Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar.