Fragrance comparison

Al Andalus vs Creation N° 13

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Andalus

Amouage

4.2278 votes

Rank #26,883 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Creation N° 13

Ulric de Varens · 2009

4.003 votes

Rank #60,790 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Andalus takes 3 of 3 categories.

Al Andalus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation N° 13
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Andalus3/3

Creation N° 130/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al AndalusAmouage

Creation N° 13Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Andalus

SillageAl Andalus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

white floral65%

woody53%

soft spicy42%

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

soapy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryAmalfi LemonAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Creation N° 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall26

Winter16

Day100

Night25

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex62

Women23

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Category winnerAl AndalusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Andalus by Amouage is a vintage chypre floral attar that pairs sharp herbal notes with classic Mediterranean citrus. Rosemary and bitter lemon leaf cut through a heart of powdery geranium and clary sage. It settles on a traditional base of heavy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. This perfume oil suits collectors seeking…

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Creation N° 13 by Ulric de Varens kicks off with an energetic burst of tart Amalfi lemon and sweet African orange flower. Give it sixty seconds. That initial solvent sharpness clears quickly. Crisp jasmine and green lily-of-the-valley soon flood the heart, creating the uplifting sensation of freshly washed cotton dryi…

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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, Al Andalus or Creation N° 13?

Al Andalus takes 3 of 3 categories. Al Andalus is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; Creation N° 13 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Al Andalus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Creation N° 13 for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Andalus or Creation N° 13?

Al Andalus lasts longest (Al Andalus 81/100, Creation N° 13 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Andalus or Creation N° 13?

Al Andalus projects furthest (Al Andalus 68/100, Creation N° 13 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Andalus and Creation N° 13 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Al Andalus or Creation N° 13 better for summer or winter?

Al Andalus suits daytime wear; Creation N° 13 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Andalus and Creation N° 13?

Al Andalus has top notes of Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood and Musk. Creation N° 13 has top notes of African Orange Flower and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.