Fragrance comparison

Al Hajes vs Runaway

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Al Hajes

Nabeel

4.5071 votes

Rank #4,804 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Runaway

Dina Cosmetics

4.001 votes

Rank #58,596 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Hajes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Runaway
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Hajes2/4

Runaway2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al HajesNabeel

RunawayDina Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRunaway

SillageRunaway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAl HajesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

balsamic44%

oud30%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

leather65%

patchouli53%

animalic42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarRed PepperBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LabdanumAmberHeliotrope

Base

MyrrhAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

Green NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

CedarPatchouli

Base

Leather

InformationalShared notesCedar, Green Notes, Leather 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

Spring94

Summer65

Fall94

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#58,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl HajesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Hajes opens with a sharp green citrus lift, then quickly turns darker, warmer, and more resinous. Amber, labdanum, myrrh, leather, and oud give it a dense oriental-spicy profile that many wearers read as unisex despite the original feminine label. It suits shoppers who enjoy smoky woods, balsamic depth, and bold pr…

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Runaway by Dina Cosmetics is a crisp, grounding cologne that leads with crushed green leaves and a peppery kick of spice. Once the sharp top notes mellow, the fragrance moves into a warm heart of dry cedar and earthy patchouli, creating the feeling of walking along a shaded forest trail. The base introduces a rugged, …

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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 Hajes or Runaway?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Hajes is rated 4.50/5 from 71 votes; Runaway is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Hajes for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Runaway for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hajes or Runaway?

Runaway lasts longest (Runaway 100/100, Al Hajes 91/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hajes or Runaway?

Runaway projects furthest (Runaway 100/100, Al Hajes 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hajes and Runaway smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Green Notes, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Al Hajes or Runaway better for summer or winter?

Al Hajes suits day or night wear; Runaway suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Hajes and Runaway?

Al Hajes has top notes of Cedar, Red Pepper, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Labdanum, Amber and Heliotrope, a base of Myrrh, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather. Runaway has top notes of Green Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather.