Fragrance comparison

Al Qubah vs Bodrum N°3

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Qubah

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.9315 votes

Rank #36,955 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Bodrum N°3

Mango

4.297 votes

Rank #46,983 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Qubah
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bodrum N°3
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Qubah4/4

Bodrum N°30/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al QubahArd Al Zaafaran

Bodrum N°3Mango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAl Qubah

SillageAl Qubah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl QubahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronSageLavenderGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

SuedeFirGeraniumPineapple

Base

VetiverCedarwoodOakmossPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFir

Heart2-3 hrs

SaffronCedarLavender

Base5-6 hrs

GuaiacolBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Lavender, Bergamot and Fir. Durations are only published for Bodrum N°3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex14

Women21

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,983

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl QubahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Qubah by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with a burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and sweet pineapple before settling into smooth suede, aromatic sage, and fir balsam. Earthy vetiver and cedarwood anchor the dry down, giving it a rugged yet fresh structure. It wears best during cool spring mornings or autumn evenings when you n…

Reviews →

Bodrum N°3 by Mango delivers a brisk, pine-heavy burst that immediately recalls Mediterranean coastal hills. You get a sharp zap of green fir and sparkling bergamot right out of the nozzle. That initial alcohol flash clears within two minutes. Then, crisp citrus yields to dry cedar, herbal lavender, and a subtle hum o…

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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 Qubah or Bodrum N°3?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Qubah is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Bodrum N°3 is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Al Qubah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bodrum N°3 for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Qubah or Bodrum N°3?

Al Qubah lasts longest (Al Qubah 72/100, Bodrum N°3 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qubah or Bodrum N°3?

Al Qubah projects furthest (Al Qubah 60/100, Bodrum N°3 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qubah and Bodrum N°3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Lavender, Bergamot and Fir.

Is Al Qubah or Bodrum N°3 better for summer or winter?

Al Qubah suits evening wear; Bodrum N°3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qubah and Bodrum N°3?

Al Qubah has top notes of Saffron, Sage, Lavender and Grapefruit, heart notes of Suede, Fir, Geranium and Pineapple, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Bodrum N°3 has top notes of Bergamot and Fir, heart notes of Saffron, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Guaiacol and Balsam Fir.