Fragrance comparison

Adwaa Al Sharq vs Royal Equestrian

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 552 ratings analysed

Adwaa Al Sharq

Afnan

4.13210 votes

Rank #1,779 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Royal Equestrian

Alexandria Fragrances

4.37342 votes

Rank #2,122 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Equestrian takes 4 of 7 categories.

Adwaa Al Sharq
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Royal Equestrian
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Adwaa Al Sharq3/7

Royal Equestrian4/7

Ratings & consensus: Royal Equestrian
Community sentiment: Royal Equestrian
Longevity: Adwaa Al Sharq
Sillage & projection: Royal Equestrian
Value for money: Adwaa Al Sharq
Versatility: Royal Equestrian
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

Royal EquestrianAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

4.37/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRoyal EquestrianRating 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

67%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

285 votes

Category winnerRoyal EquestrianMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAdwaa Al Sharq

SillageRoyal Equestrian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAdwaa Al SharqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

soft spicy30%

vanilla100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AppleCitruses

Heart

VioletGeranium

Base

VanillaSpicesWoody NotesAmber

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–

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoyal EquestrianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#2,122

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews20

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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Royal Equestrian opens with a bright apple and citrus lift, then settles into a smoother vanilla, spice, and amber base with a soft powdery edge. It reads masculine, polished, and easy to wear. If you like fruity fresh openings but want a warmer dry-down, this is the kind of scent that can feel dressed up without bec…

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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 Royal Equestrian?

Royal Equestrian takes 4 of 7 categories. Adwaa Al Sharq is rated 4.13/5 from 210 votes; Royal Equestrian is rated 4.37/5 from 342 votes. Choose Adwaa Al Sharq for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Royal Equestrian for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Adwaa Al Sharq or Royal Equestrian?

Adwaa Al Sharq lasts longest (Adwaa Al Sharq 79/100, Royal Equestrian 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adwaa Al Sharq or Royal Equestrian?

Royal Equestrian projects furthest (Royal Equestrian 69/100, Adwaa Al Sharq 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adwaa Al Sharq and Royal Equestrian smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber and Spices.

Is Adwaa Al Sharq or Royal Equestrian better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adwaa Al Sharq is the stronger pick. For winter, Adwaa Al Sharq is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adwaa Al Sharq and Royal Equestrian?

Adwaa Al Sharq features Amber and Spices. Royal Equestrian has top notes of Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber.