Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs XXV Marzo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,696 AmberOud

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30%scent match

Clearly different

XXV Marzo

Profumo di Firenze

4.2182 votes

Rank #10,911 Warm SpicyVanilla

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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.
XXV Marzo
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal4/7

XXV Marzo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

XXV MarzoProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.21/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

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

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerXXV MarzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value63

Category winnerXXV MarzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

rose84%

oud77%

powdery69%

coffee61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and oud

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseCoffeeSpices

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood and Saffron. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter95

Day73

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher 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…

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XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aamal or XXV Marzo?

Aamal takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or XXV Marzo?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, XXV Marzo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or XXV Marzo?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, XXV Marzo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and XXV Marzo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood and Saffron.

Is Aamal or XXV Marzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aamal and XXV Marzo?

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. XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.