Fragrance comparison

Aamal Metallique vs Ciel Rouge

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Aamal Metallique

The Spirit of Dubai

3.449 votes

Rank #59,517 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ciel Rouge

Rituals

3.92157 votes

Rank #7,872 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aamal Metallique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ciel Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aamal Metallique2/4

Ciel Rouge2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aamal MetalliqueThe Spirit of Dubai

Ciel RougeRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

3.92/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

42%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAamal Metallique

SillageAamal Metallique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCiel RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PetitgrainCoconutBlackcurrantPeachBergamotNutmegLemon

Heart

Solar NotesYlang YlangLily of the ValleySaltOrchidTiareImmortelleJasmine

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisVetiverVanillaTonkaPatchouliLabdanum

Top

BlackcurrantCranberryBergamot

Heart

RoseDavanaJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerCiel RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aamal Metallique opens with an immediate burst of green petitgrain, tart blackcurrant, and juicy peach, backed by a rich swirl of creamy coconut. The top settles quickly into a radiant floral heart. Creamy ylang ylang, tiare, and powdery orchid mingle with a crisp mineral salt note and warm solar tones. As hours pass,…

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Ciel Rouge by Rituals opens with a sharp, juicy burst of blackcurrant and cranberry, quickly smoothing into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. On skin, the dry-down is a warm, resinous blend of vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. It is an ideal companion for crisp autumn days when you want something fruity yet ground…

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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 Metallique or Ciel Rouge?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aamal Metallique is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Ciel Rouge is rated 3.92/5 from 157 votes. Choose Aamal Metallique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ciel Rouge for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aamal Metallique or Ciel Rouge?

Aamal Metallique lasts longest (Aamal Metallique 87/100, Ciel Rouge 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal Metallique or Ciel Rouge?

Aamal Metallique projects furthest (Aamal Metallique 67/100, Ciel Rouge 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal Metallique and Ciel Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Aamal Metallique or Ciel Rouge better for summer or winter?

Aamal Metallique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal Metallique and Ciel Rouge?

Aamal Metallique has top notes of Petitgrain, Coconut, Blackcurrant and Peach, heart notes of Solar Notes, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Salt, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver. Ciel Rouge has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cranberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli.