Fragrance comparison

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad vs Sultana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sultana

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.2570 votes

Rank #8,931 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 4 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.
Sultana
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad4/7

Sultana2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hajjar Al'AswadAbdul Samad Al Qurashi

SultanaALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

4.25/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

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

42%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Hajjar Al'Aswad

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSultanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match44%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)SandalwoodMuskJasmineAmberSpicy NotesIncensePatchouliCitruses

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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter90

Day58

Night100

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex38

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#8,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerSultanaHigher 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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Sultana by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

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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 Sultana?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Sultana is rated 4.25/5 from 70 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 Sultana for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100, Sultana 69/100 for sillage.

Do Al Hajjar Al'Aswad and Sultana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% 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 Sultana better for summer or winter?

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