Fragrance comparison

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad vs Mashkoor

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mashkoor

Khalis

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,448 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mashkoor takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mashkoor
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad2/5

Mashkoor3/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mashkoor
Sillage & projection: Mashkoor
Value for money: Mashkoor
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

MashkoorKhalis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 10%Had 14%Want 76%

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

73%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMashkoor

SillageMashkoor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMashkoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

powdery77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%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

WalnutSpicy NotesFloral Notes

Heart

LeatherMusk

Base

Taif RoseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#35,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Mashkoor by Khalis presents a bold, masculine profile dominated by earthy walnut and spiced florals. This oriental composition moves into a deep heart of leather and musk, settling onto a base of Taif rose and smoky agarwood. It is a striking choice for formal evening wear when the temperature drops, offering a distin…

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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 Mashkoor?

Mashkoor takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Mashkoor is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Al Hajjar Al'Aswad for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mashkoor for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Mashkoor lasts longest (Mashkoor 89/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 77/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Mashkoor projects furthest (Mashkoor 72/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hajjar Al'Aswad and Mashkoor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% 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 Mashkoor better for summer or winter?

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

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

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad features Taif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Mashkoor has top notes of Walnut, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes, heart notes of Leather and Musk, a base of Taif Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.