Fragrance comparison

Al Zain vs Menthe Froide

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Al Zain

Saleel · 2025

—0 votes

Rank #72,388 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Menthe Froide

Aura Perfume

3.93105 votes

Rank #4,541 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Menthe Froide takes 1 of 1 categories.

Al Zain
Choose it for a citrus and amber character.
Menthe Froide
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Zain0/1

Menthe Froide1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al ZainSaleel

Menthe FroideAura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.93/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

45%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

fresh spicy44%

musky30%

green100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

Ambroxan

Top

BergamotAldehydesPetitgrainTangerinePink PepperLemon

Heart

PeppermintMintIceLavenderCaraway

Base

AmbroxanAmbergrisVetiverOakmossMuskKyara IncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring70

Summer100

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,541

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMenthe FroideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Zain by Saleel opens with a refreshing splash of sunlit Italian lemon and crisp bergamot that feels like stepping outdoors into bright morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, calming French lavender emerges in the heart to create a clean, comforting sensation reminiscent of freshly laundered cotton shee…

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Menthe Froide is a striking aromatic green scent that prioritizes crispness above all. Built around a core of peppermint and icy accords, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and aldehydes before settling into a steady, bracing minty heart. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, grounding its volatile…

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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.

Do Al Zain and Menthe Froide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Ambroxan.

Is Al Zain or Menthe Froide better for summer or winter?

Menthe Froide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Zain and Menthe Froide?

Al Zain has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Ambroxan. Menthe Froide has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Petitgrain and Tangerine, heart notes of Peppermint, Mint, Ice and Lavender, a base of Ambroxan, Ambergris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.