Fragrance comparison

Adwaa Al Sharq vs VII Seven

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 214 ratings analysed

Adwaa Al Sharq

Afnan

4.13210 votes

Rank #1,779 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

VII Seven

Azalea Parfums

3.754 votes

Rank #59,273 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Adwaa Al Sharq2/4

VII Seven2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: VII Seven
Sillage & projection: VII Seven
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

VII SevenAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVII Seven

SillageVII Seven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value50

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%

floral90%

amber80%

powdery70%

musky60%

white floral50%

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

SpicesExotic floral notes

Heart

CarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

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–

Spring0

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#59,273

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

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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VII Seven reads as a warm spicy floral with a soft amber, vanilla, and musk base. The opening looks built around spice and exotic florals, then settles into carnation, lily of the valley, and a powdery, musky sweetness. If you enjoy richer florals with warmth and presence, this is the kind of scent that may suit eveni…

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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 VII Seven?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Adwaa Al Sharq is rated 4.13/5 from 210 votes; VII Seven is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Adwaa Al Sharq for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose VII Seven for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Adwaa Al Sharq or VII Seven?

They last about the same: VII Seven 80/100, Adwaa Al Sharq 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Adwaa Al Sharq or VII Seven?

VII Seven projects furthest (VII Seven 75/100, Adwaa Al Sharq 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adwaa Al Sharq and VII Seven smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber and Spices.

Is Adwaa Al Sharq or VII Seven better for summer or winter?

VII Seven suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adwaa Al Sharq and VII Seven?

Adwaa Al Sharq features Amber and Spices. VII Seven has top notes of Spices and Exotic floral notes, heart notes of Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk.