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Al Sharquiah vs Stunning

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

Updated 527 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stunning takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Al Sharquiah

    Choose it for a oud and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Stunning

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Sharquiah2/5
Stunning3/5
Ratings & consensus
Stunning
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Stunning
Sillage & projection
Stunning
Value for money
Al Sharquiah
Versatility
Not scored
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
StunningSoul Of Mine
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 510 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%
Category winnerStunningRating 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

35%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityStunning

SillageStunning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value93
¤ Price value42
Category winnerAl SharquiahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
sweet92%
amber84%
rose77%
smoky69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
aromatic61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both fruity

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

Top20-30 mins
CardamomPlumCitrusesBergamotGreen NotesLavender
Heart3-4 hrs
NutmegCinnamonCuminRoseJasmineViolet
Base7-10 hrs
LeatherCedarAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense, Rose and Citruses. Durations are only published for Stunning, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring38
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex68
Women18
Men20
Unisex80
Women0
Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#38,241

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Stunning by Soul Of Mine opens with a bold burst of crushed cardamom, dark ripe plum, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a rich blanket of warm cinnamon and ground nutmeg unfolds across the skin, giving the scent a cozy, spicy warmth reminiscent of freshly…

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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 Stunning?

Stunning takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Sharquiah is rated 3.68/5 from 510 votes; Stunning is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Al Sharquiah for a oud and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Stunning for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Sharquiah or Stunning?

Stunning lasts longest (Stunning 83/100, Al Sharquiah 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Sharquiah or Stunning?

Stunning projects furthest (Stunning 83/100, Al Sharquiah 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Sharquiah and Stunning smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Rose and Citruses.

Is Al Sharquiah or Stunning better for summer or winter?

Stunning suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Sharquiah and Stunning?

Al Sharquiah features Agarwood (Oud), Dates, Incense, Rose and Floral Notes. Stunning has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cumin and Rose, a base of Leather, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

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