Fragrance comparison

Adwaa Al Sharq vs Tribute Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

3 wins

Adwaa Al Sharq

Afnan

4.13210 votes

Rank #1,779 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Tribute Black

Afnan

4.1021 votes

Rank #24,841 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adwaa Al Sharq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Adwaa Al Sharq
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tribute Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Adwaa Al Sharq3/5

Tribute Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Adwaa Al Sharq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tribute Black
Sillage & projection: Tribute Black
Value for money: Adwaa Al Sharq
Versatility: Not scored
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

Tribute BlackAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

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

52%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTribute Black

SillageTribute Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value61

Category winnerAdwaa Al SharqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

soft spicy30%

warm spicy100%

floral88%

musky77%

amber65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

Floral Notes

Heart

Spices

Base

MuskAmberWoody Notes

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–

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men37

Unisex47

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#24,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Tribute Black is a dark rose-spice scent with a musky amber base and a noticeably warm, slightly powdery finish. It often reads richer and bolder than its simple note list suggests, with a woody floral character that can feel smooth, dense, and a little old-school. This is the kind of unisex fragrance that may lean ma…

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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 Tribute Black?

Adwaa Al Sharq takes 3 of 5 categories. Adwaa Al Sharq is rated 4.13/5 from 210 votes; Tribute Black is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Adwaa Al Sharq for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tribute Black for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.