Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs UD IKAT

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,917 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,154 WoodyAromatic

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.
UD IKAT
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aamal4/5

UD IKAT1/5

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

UD IKATUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

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

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

InformationalShared notesRose, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,154

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

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…

Reviews →

UERMI UD IKAT pairs authentic Indian oud with creamy Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The first spray releases a zesty kick of bergamot and crackling pink pepper, tempered quickly by citrusy elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears away, revealing earthy Indonesian patchoul…

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 UD IKAT?

Aamal takes 4 of 5 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or UD IKAT?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, UD IKAT 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or UD IKAT?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, UD IKAT 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and UD IKAT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Aamal or UD IKAT better for summer or winter?

Aamal suits evening wear; UD IKAT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and UD IKAT?

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. UD IKAT has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambrocenide, Indian Oud and Gurjan balsam.