Fragrance comparison

Al Qubah vs CH Men Sport

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,019 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Qubah

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.9315 votes

Rank #34,970 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

CH Men Sport

Carolina Herrera

3.601,004 votes

Rank #6,655 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 5 categories.

Al Qubah
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
CH Men Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Qubah4/5

CH Men Sport1/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Qubah
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: CH Men Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al QubahArd Al Zaafaran

CH Men SportCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.60/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerAl QubahRating 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

22%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAl Qubah

SillageAl Qubah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAl QubahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

marine53%

earthy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

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

GrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart2-4 hrs

JuniperSea NotesSichuan Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSage, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for CH Men Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex14

Women21

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews110

Category winnerCH Men SportHigher 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…

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Carolina Herrera CH Men Sport opens with a crisp blast of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, sharpened by herbal clary sage. It is brisk and bracing. The initial alcoholic mist evaporates quickly, revealing an aromatic core of crushed juniper berries, zesty Sichuan pepper, and a cooling marine breeze. As the fragran…

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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 CH Men Sport?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Qubah is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; CH Men Sport is rated 3.60/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Al Qubah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CH Men Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Qubah or CH Men Sport?

Al Qubah lasts longest (Al Qubah 72/100, CH Men Sport 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qubah or CH Men Sport?

Al Qubah projects furthest (Al Qubah 60/100, CH Men Sport 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qubah and CH Men Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Sage, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Al Qubah or CH Men Sport better for summer or winter?

Al Qubah suits evening wear; CH Men Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qubah and CH Men Sport?

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. CH Men Sport has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Juniper, Sea Notes and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.