Al Sharquiah vs Stunning
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
Which one should you pick?
Stunning takes 3 of 5 categories.
Al SharquiahChoose it for a oud and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
StunningChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
- 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.
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership splitCommunity sentiment
How voters split from love to hate495 votes
17 votes · too few to score
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scoresLongevityStunning
SillageStunning
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itMain accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothNote pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNo top / heart / base split published
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonWho wears it
Gender appeal votesRanking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#957
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews108
Overall rank#38,241
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews1
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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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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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