Fragrance comparison

Adwaa Al Sharq vs King's Harem

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 247 ratings analysed

4 wins

Adwaa Al Sharq

Afnan

4.13210 votes

Rank #1,779 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

King's Harem

Ahwaz Fragrance

4.0537 votes

Rank #13,104 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adwaa Al Sharq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Adwaa Al Sharq
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
King's Harem
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Adwaa Al Sharq4/7

King's Harem3/7

Ratings & consensus: Adwaa Al Sharq
Community sentiment: Adwaa Al Sharq
Longevity: King's Harem
Sillage & projection: King's Harem
Value for money: Adwaa Al Sharq
Versatility: King's Harem
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adwaa Al Sharq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adwaa Al SharqAfnan

King's HaremAhwaz Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

4.05/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerAdwaa Al SharqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

190 votes

57%Love

22%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerAdwaa Al SharqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKing's Harem

SillageKing's Harem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAdwaa Al SharqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

soft spicy30%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

vanilla83%

rose74%

balsamic65%

patchouli56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberMadagascar VanillaRoseIncenseSpicesPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber and Spices. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall93

Winter93

Day100

Night93

Category winnerKing's HaremMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men24

Unisex59

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#13,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAdwaa Al SharqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adwaa Al Sharq is a warm amber-spice oil with a soft woody edge, a touch of sweetness, and a dry-down that many wearers find smoother than the sharp saffron-sugar style it is often compared with. It tends to feel cosy, resinous, and slightly powdery on skin. This suits amber lovers who want richness without constant p…

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King's Harem wears like a rich amber vanilla wrapped in soft spice, light smoke, and a faint powdery texture. Reviews consistently describe it as smooth, comforting, and elegant rather than harsh or overly spicy. On skin, rose and incense often stay quiet while the amber, vanilla, and resinous warmth do most of the wo…

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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, Adwaa Al Sharq or King's Harem?

Adwaa Al Sharq takes 4 of 7 categories. Adwaa Al Sharq is rated 4.13/5 from 210 votes; King's Harem is rated 4.05/5 from 37 votes. Choose Adwaa Al Sharq for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose King's Harem for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Adwaa Al Sharq or King's Harem?

King's Harem lasts longest (King's Harem 89/100, Adwaa Al Sharq 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adwaa Al Sharq or King's Harem?

King's Harem projects furthest (King's Harem 87/100, Adwaa Al Sharq 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adwaa Al Sharq and King's Harem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber and Spices.

Is Adwaa Al Sharq or King's Harem better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Harem is the stronger pick. For winter, Adwaa Al Sharq is the stronger pick. King's Harem suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.