Fragrance comparison

Al Maqam vs Attar-e-Ziar

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Maqam

Rasasi

4.754 votes

Rank #41,805 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Attar-e-Ziar

Junaid Jamshed

1.002 votes

Rank #69,509 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Maqam takes 2 of 2 categories.

Al Maqam
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Attar-e-Ziar
Choose it for a floral and musky character.

Al Maqam2/2

Attar-e-Ziar0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al MaqamRasasi

Attar-e-ZiarJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAl Maqam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody86%

powdery72%

amber58%

floral44%

musky30%

floral100%

musky83%

oud65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both oud, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Floral Notes

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Notes

Floral NotesMuskWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl MaqamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Maqam by Rasasi is a robust unisex oil defined by its dominant oud and woody character. It balances deep, resinous agarwood with a surprising touch of floral softness, settling into a base of warm vanilla and sandalwood. This fragrance suits those who prefer heavy, long-lasting profiles for cooler weather or evenin…

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Attar-e-Ziar by Junaid Jamshed brings a dense, oriental profile to the male fragrance market. Launched in 2019, this scent centers on a foundation of agarwood and musk, supported by floral and woody elements. It is designed for those who appreciate traditional, resinous profiles that linger close to the skin during ev…

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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 Maqam or Attar-e-Ziar?

Al Maqam takes 2 of 2 categories. Al Maqam is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Attar-e-Ziar is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Al Maqam for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Attar-e-Ziar for a floral and musky character.

Which projects more, Al Maqam or Attar-e-Ziar?

Al Maqam projects furthest (Al Maqam 75/100, Attar-e-Ziar 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Maqam and Attar-e-Ziar smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Al Maqam or Attar-e-Ziar better for summer or winter?

Al Maqam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Maqam and Attar-e-Ziar?

Al Maqam has top notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Attar-e-Ziar features Floral Notes, Musk, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud).