Fragrance comparison

Al Kaser vs Gra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Kaser

Zimaya

4.3868 votes

Rank #7,165 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Gra

Khaltat

4.4520 votes

Rank #16,905 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Kaser takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Kaser
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gra
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Kaser3/5

Gra2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al KaserZimaya

GraKhaltat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerAl KaserRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

50%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGra

SillageGra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAl KaserBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

oud61%

aromatic100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

lavender60%

woody50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodOudCypressGeraniumCedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberLeatherMusk

Top

Mint

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

AmberSaffron

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Cypress and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#16,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAl KaserHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Al Kaser hits with an immediate punch of bitter artemisia, herbal lavender, and metallic saffron. It is an aromatic leather composition that feels dry, medicinal, and unapologetically masculine from the first spray. As the harsh opening settles, cypress needle and dark cedarwood pull the scent toward a cool, co…

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Gra by Khaltat offers a brisk, aromatic blend that balances fresh mint with warm base notes. It creates a crisp, clean impression on the skin, suitable for both men and women who prefer a scent that leans toward green and earthy profiles. This fragrance performs steadily in cooler environments where its woody, herbace…

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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 Kaser or Gra?

Al Kaser takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Kaser is rated 4.38/5 from 68 votes; Gra is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Al Kaser for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gra for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Kaser or Gra?

Gra lasts longest (Gra 81/100, Al Kaser 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Kaser or Gra?

Gra projects furthest (Gra 76/100, Al Kaser 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Kaser and Gra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Cypress and Amber.

Is Al Kaser or Gra better for summer or winter?

Gra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Kaser and Gra?

Al Kaser has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Oud, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Amber, Leather and Musk. Gra has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber and Saffron.