Fragrance comparison

Al Buraq vs Karina Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Buraq

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.2643 votes

Rank #8,771 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Karina Rose

ALREHAB PERFUMES

3.6866 votes

Rank #18,888 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Buraq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Buraq
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Karina Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Buraq6/7

Karina Rose1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BuraqAl Haramain Perfumes

Karina RoseALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

3.68/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 40%Had 18%Want 43%

Category winnerAl BuraqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

29%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerAl BuraqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAl Buraq

SillageAl Buraq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAl BuraqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

musky65%

powdery56%

rose100%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

oud65%

metallic53%

floral42%

Scent match81%Very similar · both rose, amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseAmberSaffronAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer23

Fall69

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring47

Summer59

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night88

Category winnerKarina RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,771

PerfumerFrancisco Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#18,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAl BuraqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Buraq is a rich rose and oud fragrance that leans opulent and old school, with saffron spice and a warm amber, musk base. On skin it often reads like a full bloom, velvety rose wrapped in smoky woods, sometimes with a slightly metallic, leathery edge. It suits evenings and cooler weather best, and it can feel stron…

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Karina Rose by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men.

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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 Buraq or Karina Rose?

Al Buraq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Buraq is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes; Karina Rose is rated 3.68/5 from 66 votes. Choose Al Buraq for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Karina Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Buraq or Karina Rose?

Al Buraq lasts longest (Al Buraq 81/100, Karina Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Buraq or Karina Rose?

Al Buraq projects furthest (Al Buraq 70/100, Karina Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Buraq and Karina Rose smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Amber.

Is Al Buraq or Karina Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Karina Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Buraq is the stronger pick. Al Buraq suits evening wear; Karina Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.