Fragrance comparison

Al Sharquiah vs Rosam

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 926 ratings analysed

Al Sharquiah

ALREHAB PERFUMES

3.68510 votes

Rank #957 OudSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rosam

Histoires de Parfums

3.97416 votes

Rank #3,228 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosam takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Sharquiah
Choose it for a oud and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rosam
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Sharquiah3/7

Rosam4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al SharquiahALREHAB PERFUMES

RosamHistoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 510 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerRosamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

495 votes

40%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

416 votes

Category winnerAl SharquiahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRosam

SillageRosam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl SharquiahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

sweet92%

amber84%

rose77%

smoky69%

fruity61%

rose100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both oud, rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)DatesIncenseRoseFloral NotesVanillaCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

RoseCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Taif RoseSaffronIncense

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense, Rose and Citruses. Durations are only published for Rosam, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerRosamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex68

Women18

Men13

Unisex58

Women29

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#3,228

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerAl SharquiahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Sharquiah is a bold rose and oud scent sweetened with date like syrup, then darkened with smoky incense. Many wearers describe a sharp, medicinal start that can feel challenging at first, but the dry-down turns richer and more wearable, with jammy fruit, resin, and leathery oud. It is unapologetically strong, best…

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Rosam by Histoires de Parfums is an unapologetic, rich blend of velvety Taif rose, smoky agarwood, and sharp saffron that immediately grabs your attention. Created by Gerald Ghislain in 2011, it takes the classic Middle Eastern rose and oud theme and injects it with a dry, resinous energy. The initial spray hits with …

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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 Sharquiah or Rosam?

Rosam takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Sharquiah is rated 3.68/5 from 510 votes; Rosam is rated 3.97/5 from 416 votes. Choose Al Sharquiah for a oud and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rosam for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Sharquiah or Rosam?

Rosam lasts longest (Rosam 80/100, Al Sharquiah 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Sharquiah or Rosam?

Rosam projects furthest (Rosam 71/100, Al Sharquiah 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Sharquiah and Rosam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Rose and Citruses.

Is Al Sharquiah or Rosam better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Sharquiah is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Sharquiah is the stronger pick. Rosam suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Sharquiah and Rosam?

Al Sharquiah features Agarwood (Oud), Dates, Incense, Rose and Floral Notes. Rosam has top notes of Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Taif Rose, Saffron and Incense, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.