Fragrance comparison

Al Mas vs Sankai Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Mas

Amouage

4.3569 votes

Rank #28,173 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sankai Black

Bi-es

3.0836 votes

Rank #35,018 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Mas takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Mas
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sankai Black
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Mas6/7

Sankai Black1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al MasAmouage

Sankai BlackBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerAl MasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

11%Love

28%Like

25%Ok

31%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAl MasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityAl Mas

SillageAl Mas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSankai BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

herbal69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryLemon

Heart

SaffronRoseOriental notesGeraniumClary SageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisMossMusk

Top

LemonOrange LeafPineapple

Heart

GeraniumLavenderClary SageLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Geranium and Clary Sage. 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

Summer89

Fall89

Winter89

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night75

Category winnerAl MasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAl MasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Al Mas is an opulent, resinous oriental fougere that centers on aged agarwood and rosemary. Built for chilly autumn evenings, it wraps the skin in dry cedar and warm spices, presenting a bold choice for collectors who appreciate traditional Middle Eastern attars. The scent stays thick and formal, fitting sharp…

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Sankai Black by Bi-es delivers a budget-friendly aromatic fougere experience for men. Opening with citrus and pineapple, it quickly settles into a heart of lavender and geranium on a musk and sandalwood base. It functions as an everyday reach for casual settings, offering a straightforward, modern profile that favors …

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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 Mas or Sankai Black?

Al Mas takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Mas is rated 4.35/5 from 69 votes; Sankai Black is rated 3.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Al Mas for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sankai Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Mas or Sankai Black?

Al Mas lasts longest (Al Mas 83/100, Sankai Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Mas or Sankai Black?

Al Mas projects furthest (Al Mas 76/100, Sankai Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Mas and Sankai Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Geranium and Clary Sage.

Is Al Mas or Sankai Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Mas is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Mas is the stronger pick. Al Mas suits daytime wear; Sankai Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Mas and Sankai Black?

Al Mas has top notes of Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Rose, Oriental notes and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Sandalwood and Ambergris. Sankai Black has top notes of Lemon, Orange Leaf and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Clary Sage and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.