Fragrance comparison

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad vs Matar Al Hub

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Matar Al Hub

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.9266 votes

Rank #13,001 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Matar Al Hub
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad5/7

Matar Al Hub2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hajjar Al'AswadAbdul Samad Al Qurashi

Matar Al HubAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%

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

34%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAl Hajjar Al'Aswad

SillageAl Hajjar Al'Aswad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMatar Al HubBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

rose100%

powdery92%

amber84%

woody77%

oud69%

sweet61%

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

Notes

Taif RoseAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhSandalwoodYlang-YlangMuskVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall56

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#13,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMatar Al HubHigher 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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Matar Al Hub is a rose-forward oriental that opens sharp and complex, with a bitter myrrh edge and a woody, almost resinous feel. Give it time. After the first stretch, it settles into a softer, powdery rose with musky amber warmth and a balsamic, pine-sap tone. It often reads more feminine than masculine, and it can …

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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 Matar Al Hub?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Matar Al Hub is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Al Hajjar Al'Aswad for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Matar Al Hub for a rose and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Matar Al Hub?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad lasts longest (Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 77/100, Matar Al Hub 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Matar Al Hub?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad projects furthest (Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100, Matar Al Hub 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hajjar Al'Aswad and Matar Al Hub 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 Matar Al Hub better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matar Al Hub is the stronger pick. For winter, Matar Al Hub is the stronger pick. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad suits day or night wear; Matar Al Hub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.