Fragrance comparison

Ajwad vs Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ajwad

Amouage

4.4349 votes

Rank #26,459 RoseOud

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69%scent match

Closely related

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajwad takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ajwad
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ajwad4/7

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajwad
Community sentiment: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Longevity: Ajwad
Sillage & projection: Ajwad
Value for money: Ajwad
Versatility: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjwadAmouage

Al Hajjar Al'AswadAbdul Samad Al Qurashi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

Category winnerAjwadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

24%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAjwad

SillageAjwad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAjwadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud83%

powdery65%

amber48%

woody30%

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both rose, oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Taif RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Taif RoseMuskAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Ajwad is an intense oriental fragrance featuring a prominent rose note paired with a deep oud base. The scent unfolds on skin with a powdery texture and warm amber undertones, making it a heavy, comforting choice for cool evening wear. It suits collectors looking for a traditional Middle Eastern style.

Reviews →

A rose-forward oud and musk scent that reads plush, powdery, and quietly dramatic. Here the Taif rose sits at the centre, with a musky haze and a darker oud base that can feel more like scented oil than a crisp spray. Worth knowing, owners often warn that very similarly named “Al Hajjar Al Aswad” versions exist, inclu…

Reviews →

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, Ajwad or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

Ajwad takes 4 of 7 categories. Ajwad is rated 4.43/5 from 49 votes; Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ajwad for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Al Hajjar Al'Aswad for a rose and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajwad or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

Ajwad lasts longest (Ajwad 88/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajwad or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad?

Ajwad projects furthest (Ajwad 72/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajwad and Al Hajjar Al'Aswad smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Taif Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Ajwad or Al Hajjar Al'Aswad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ajwad is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajwad is the stronger pick. Ajwad suits evening wear; Al Hajjar Al'Aswad suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.