Fragrance comparison

Al Sharquiah vs Virtù

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 593 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Sharquiah

ALREHAB PERFUMES

3.68510 votes

Rank #957 OudSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Virtù

Bois 1920

4.0283 votes

Rank #29,190 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Sharquiah takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Sharquiah
Choose it for a oud and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Virtù
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Sharquiah5/7

Virtù2/7

Ratings & consensus: Virtù
Community sentiment: Al Sharquiah
Longevity: Al Sharquiah
Sillage & projection: Al Sharquiah
Value for money: Al Sharquiah
Versatility: Virtù
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

VirtùBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 510 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%

Category winnerVirtùRating 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

48%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerAl SharquiahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Sharquiah

SillageAl Sharquiah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAl SharquiahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

sweet92%

amber84%

rose77%

smoky69%

fruity61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVirtùMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex68

Women18

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#29,190

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Virtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …

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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 Virtù?

Al Sharquiah takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Sharquiah is rated 3.68/5 from 510 votes; Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Al Sharquiah for a oud and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Sharquiah or Virtù?

Al Sharquiah lasts longest (Al Sharquiah 76/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Sharquiah or Virtù?

Al Sharquiah projects furthest (Al Sharquiah 68/100, Virtù 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Sharquiah and Virtù smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Citruses.

Is Al Sharquiah or Virtù better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Sharquiah and Virtù?

Al Sharquiah features Agarwood (Oud), Dates, Incense, Rose and Floral Notes. Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.