Fragrance comparison

Al Fakher vs Mother of Pearl

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Al Fakher

Afnan

3.9330 votes

Rank #21,572 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mother of Pearl

Aqualis

4.2313 votes

Rank #31,520 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mother of Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Fakher
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Mother of Pearl
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Fakher2/5

Mother of Pearl3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al FakherAfnan

Mother of PearlAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 48%Had 2%Want 49%

Category winnerMother of PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

46%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMother of Pearl

SillageMother of Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl FakherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

woody69%

floral61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

coconut69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MangoFloral NotesSandalwoodMuskPassionfruitBergamotCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearMandarinMangoGingerPassionfruitPink PepperBergamot

Heart

GardeniaCoconutJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPeru BalsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango, Sandalwood, Musk and Passionfruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall73

Winter55

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#31,520

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAl FakherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan Al Fakher leans tropical and fruity at first, with mango, passionfruit and bright citrus over a floral core that quickly becomes more noticeable in wear. As it settles, sandalwood and musk bring a woody, slightly powdery finish. It reads bold rather than airy. If you enjoy strong floral-fruity oils with real sta…

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Mother of Pearl by Aqualis starts with a bright splash of mango, passionfruit, and pink pepper. The fruitiness feels wet and ripe, cutting through early heat without turning sugary. Within twenty minutes, lactonic gardenia and creamy coconut take over the center, giving the composition a plush, beachside texture. As …

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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 Fakher or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Fakher is rated 3.93/5 from 30 votes; Mother of Pearl is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Al Fakher for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Mother of Pearl for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Fakher or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl lasts longest (Mother of Pearl 77/100, Al Fakher 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Fakher or Mother of Pearl?

Projection is very close: Mother of Pearl 66/100, Al Fakher 65/100 for sillage.

Do Al Fakher and Mother of Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Sandalwood, Musk and Passionfruit.

Is Al Fakher or Mother of Pearl better for summer or winter?

Al Fakher suits evening wear; Mother of Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Fakher and Mother of Pearl?

Al Fakher features Mango, Floral Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Passionfruit. Mother of Pearl has top notes of Pear, Mandarin, Mango and Ginger, heart notes of Gardenia, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Peru Balsam.