Fragrance comparison

Al Qubah vs Usher VIP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Qubah

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.9315 votes

Rank #39,721 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

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.
Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Qubah4/5

Usher VIP1/5

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: Usher VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al QubahArd Al Zaafaran

Usher VIPUsher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

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

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAl Qubah

SillageAl Qubah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value62

Category winnerAl QubahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

musky61%

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronSageLavenderGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

SuedeFirGeraniumPineapple

Base

VetiverCedarwoodOakmossPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Suede and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Usher VIP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex14

Women21

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher 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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Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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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 Qubah or Usher VIP?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Qubah is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Usher VIP is rated 3.69/5 from 226 votes. Choose Al Qubah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Usher VIP for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Qubah or Usher VIP?

Al Qubah lasts longest (Al Qubah 72/100, Usher VIP 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qubah or Usher VIP?

Al Qubah projects furthest (Al Qubah 60/100, Usher VIP 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qubah and Usher VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Suede and Vetiver.

Is Al Qubah or Usher VIP better for summer or winter?

Al Qubah suits evening wear; Usher VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qubah and Usher VIP?

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. Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver.