Fragrance comparison

Al Maqam vs Muzakkerat

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Al Maqam

Rasasi

4.754 votes

Rank #42,033 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

92%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Muzakkerat

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0012 votes

Rank #38,965 PowderyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muzakkerat takes 3 of 3 categories.

Al Maqam
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Muzakkerat
Choose it for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Al Maqam0/3

Muzakkerat3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al MaqamRasasi

MuzakkeratAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMuzakkerat

SillageMuzakkerat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody86%

powdery72%

amber58%

floral44%

musky30%

powdery100%

oud92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match92%Very similar · both oud, powdery 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

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Floral Notes, Amber 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

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#42,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMuzakkeratHigher 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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Muzakkerat by Al Haramain is a powdery, oud-led scent that quickly settles into an oud and rose pairing, then dries down sweeter with a faint smoky edge. On skin it can start off soapy and slightly sour, before the darker woods and amber warmth take over. This is an intense, traditional-leaning style that suits confid…

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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 Muzakkerat?

Muzakkerat takes 3 of 3 categories. Al Maqam is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Muzakkerat is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Al Maqam for a oud and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Muzakkerat for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Maqam or Muzakkerat?

Muzakkerat lasts longest (Muzakkerat 93/100, Al Maqam 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Maqam or Muzakkerat?

Muzakkerat projects furthest (Muzakkerat 81/100, Al Maqam 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Maqam and Muzakkerat smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Floral Notes, Amber and Musk.

Is Al Maqam or Muzakkerat better for summer or winter?

Al Maqam suits daytime wear; Muzakkerat suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Maqam and Muzakkerat?

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. Muzakkerat features Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.