Fragrance comparison

Al-Jazzab vs Othello

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al-Jazzab

Agar Aura

4.3421 votes

Rank #20,178 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Othello

Ikiryō

3.676 votes

Rank #62,993 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al-Jazzab takes 2 of 3 categories.

Al-Jazzab
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Othello
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al-Jazzab2/3

Othello1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al-JazzabAgar Aura

OthelloIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOthello

SillageAl-Jazzab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose77%

floral53%

citrus30%

amber100%

woody92%

cherry84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Bulgarian RoseRoseBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black SpruceBlack AmberBlackthornCherryAgarwood (Oud)DahliaBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Othello, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,178

PerfumerTaha Syed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,993

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl-JazzabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al-Jazzab is a rose-forward oud that leans on quality natural materials rather than shock value. It opens with crisp Bulgarian-style rose, moves through pepper, leather and camphor, then settles into a dense oud base. The overall feel is rich, warm and slightly smoky, with strong presence and a unisex profile that may…

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Othello by Ikiryō is a dark woody fragrance built around rich amber, deep cherry, and resinous woods. Crafted by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse, the scent combines crisp black spruce with sharp black pepper before settling into a warm core of blackthorn and dark dahlia. Dense agarwood oud and black amber anchor the ba…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al-Jazzab or Othello?

Al-Jazzab takes 2 of 3 categories. Al-Jazzab is rated 4.34/5 from 21 votes; Othello is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Al-Jazzab for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Othello for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al-Jazzab or Othello?

Othello lasts longest (Othello 90/100, Al-Jazzab 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al-Jazzab or Othello?

Al-Jazzab projects furthest (Al-Jazzab 73/100, Othello 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al-Jazzab and Othello smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper.

Is Al-Jazzab or Othello better for summer or winter?

Al-Jazzab suits evening wear; Othello suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al-Jazzab and Othello?

Al-Jazzab features Agarwood (Oud), Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Black Pepper. Othello features Black Spruce, Black Amber, Blackthorn, Cherry and Agarwood (Oud).