Fragrance comparison

Al Ibdaa vs Match Point

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Ibdaa

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.119 votes

Rank #38,541 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Match Point

Clash

—0 votes

Rank #77,867 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Ibdaa takes 2 of 2 categories.

Al Ibdaa
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Match Point
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Al Ibdaa2/2

Match Point0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al IbdaaArd Al Zaafaran

Match PointClash

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAl Ibdaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitClary SageCorianderCardamom

Heart

AppleCinnamonViolet LeafRose

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanPatchouliSuede

Top15 to 30 minutes

AppleThujaGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

CashmeranViolet LeafLavender

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Violet Leaf and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Match Point, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#77,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl IbdaaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Ibdaa opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside herbal clary sage, aromatic coriander, and warming cardamom. As the crisp citrus initial spray settles, the heart reveals a crisp green apple note layered over spicy cinnamon, leafy violet, and subtle rose. The dry-down transitions into a grounded woody ba…

Reviews →

Match Point by Clash is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance for men built around crisp green fruit and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and sweet apple, paired with the herbal, pine-like snap of thuja. In the heart, clean lavender and ozonic violet leaf meet the velvety warmth of cashmeran…

Reviews →

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 projects more, Al Ibdaa or Match Point?

Al Ibdaa projects furthest (Al Ibdaa 55/100, Match Point 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Ibdaa and Match Point smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Violet Leaf and Patchouli.

Is Al Ibdaa or Match Point better for summer or winter?

Al Ibdaa suits day or night wear; Match Point suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Ibdaa and Match Point?

Al Ibdaa has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Suede. Match Point has top notes of Apple, Thuja and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cashmeran, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Sandalwood.