Fragrance comparison

Al Batal vs Rasputin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Batal

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.6825 votes

Rank #19,018 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Rasputin

SweDoft

3.87208 votes

Rank #5,405 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Batal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Batal
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rasputin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Al Batal5/7

Rasputin1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BatalArd Al Zaafaran

RasputinSweDoft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.68/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 45%Had 1%Want 54%

3.87/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

Category winnerAl BatalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

Category winnerAl BatalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Batal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAl BatalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

patchouli48%

sweet30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPineapple

Heart

IncenseSageVanille

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

PineappleBergamotJasmine

Heart

CardamomClovesPatchouliCinammonDark Chocolate

Base

MuskCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pineapple, Incense and Patchouli. 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

Summer11

Fall83

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl BatalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men66

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,405

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerRasputinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Batal by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with sharp cardamom and sweet pineapple before settling into a warm core of incense, sage, and vanilla. Anchored by patchouli, sandalwood, and tonka bean, this amber spicy fragrance projects strongly in cold autumn air. It suits casual evening wear for men seeking an affordable altern…

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Rasputin by SweDoft opens with a zesty pineapple and bergamot mix that quickly settles into a spicy, woody heart. Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cloves dominate, anchored by a base of oud, tonka bean, and incense. This woody spicy composition is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, offering a disti…

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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 Batal or Rasputin?

Al Batal takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Batal is rated 4.68/5 from 25 votes; Rasputin is rated 3.87/5 from 208 votes. Choose Al Batal for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rasputin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Batal or Rasputin?

They last about the same: Al Batal 76/100, Rasputin 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Batal or Rasputin?

Projection is very close: Al Batal 67/100, Rasputin 67/100 for sillage.

Do Al Batal and Rasputin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pineapple, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Al Batal or Rasputin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Batal is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Batal is the stronger pick. Al Batal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Batal and Rasputin?

Al Batal has top notes of Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Incense, Sage and Vanille, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Rasputin has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Patchouli and Cinammon, a base of Musk, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.