Fragrance comparison

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad vs Favorite

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Favorite

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8614 votes

Rank #52,939 TobaccoRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 4 of 5 categories.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Favorite
Choose it for a tobacco and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad4/5

Favorite1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hajjar Al'AswadAbdul Samad Al Qurashi

FavoriteAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

21%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAl Hajjar Al'Aswad

SillageAl Hajjar Al'Aswad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFavoriteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

tobacco100%

rose88%

sweet77%

woody65%

oud53%

powdery42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose, powdery and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Taif RoseMuskAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TobaccoSandalwoodSpicy NotesCitruses

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SpruceCedarLeatherMusk

Base

Taif RoseGeranium

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#52,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A rose-forward oud and musk scent that reads plush, powdery, and quietly dramatic. Here the Taif rose sits at the centre, with a musky haze and a darker oud base that can feel more like scented oil than a crisp spray. Worth knowing, owners often warn that very similarly named “Al Hajjar Al Aswad” versions exist, inclu…

Reviews →

Favorite by Al Haramain wears like a tobacco and rose blend with a sweet, woody backbone and a clear oud and leather edge. The opening can feel spicy and slightly bright from citrus, then it settles into smoky woods with a floral lift that keeps it from turning flat. If you like warm, resinous styles with a bold Middl…

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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 Hajjar Al'Aswad or Favorite?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Favorite is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Al Hajjar Al'Aswad for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Favorite for a tobacco and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Favorite?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad lasts longest (Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 77/100, Favorite 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Favorite?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad projects furthest (Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100, Favorite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hajjar Al'Aswad and Favorite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, powdery and oud accords. Common notes include Taif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Favorite better for summer or winter?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad suits day or night wear; Favorite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Hajjar Al'Aswad and Favorite?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad features Taif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Favorite has top notes of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Spruce, Cedar and Leather, a base of Taif Rose and Geranium.