Fragrance comparison

Al Amakin vs Menthe Religieuse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Amakin

Nabeel

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,630 WoodyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Menthe Religieuse

Casa Invidia

5.003 votes

Rank #41,548 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Amakin takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Amakin
Choose it for a woody and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Menthe Religieuse
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Al Amakin4/4

Menthe Religieuse0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al AmakinNabeel

Menthe ReligieuseCasa Invidia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAl Amakin

SillageAl Amakin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAl AmakinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

caramel92%

powdery84%

leather77%

violet69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

violet77%

caramel69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, caramel and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

LeatherVioletPatchouli

Base

CaramelCedarMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

MintPlumPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelVioletPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaLeatherPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Violet, Patchouli and Caramel. Durations are only published for Menthe Religieuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer44

Fall78

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl AmakinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Amakin opens with a sharp lemon lift, then settles into a darker mix of leather, violet, woods and soft caramel. On skin it often reads smoky, powdery and sweet rather than fresh. This suits shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern style scents with strong presence. Based on the reviews, it can feel especially at hom…

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Menthe Religieuse by Casa Invidia takes an unusual detour from typical mint fragrances by blending garden mint with dark plum and fuzzy peach right at the top. Instead of smelling like chewing gum or plain toothpaste, the crisp herbal freshness quickly collides with velvety violet petals, warm caramel, and buttery lea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Amakin or Menthe Religieuse?

Al Amakin takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Amakin is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Menthe Religieuse is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Al Amakin for a woody and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Menthe Religieuse for a powdery and sweet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Amakin or Menthe Religieuse?

Al Amakin lasts longest (Al Amakin 69/100, Menthe Religieuse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Amakin or Menthe Religieuse?

Al Amakin projects furthest (Al Amakin 78/100, Menthe Religieuse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Amakin and Menthe Religieuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, caramel and violet accords. Common notes include Leather, Violet, Patchouli and Caramel.

Is Al Amakin or Menthe Religieuse better for summer or winter?

Al Amakin suits evening wear; Menthe Religieuse suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Amakin and Menthe Religieuse?

Al Amakin has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Caramel, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean. Menthe Religieuse has top notes of Mint, Plum and Peach, heart notes of Caramel, Violet and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Patchouli and Musk.