Fragrance comparison

Alf Zahra vs Ashjan

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,450 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #26,676 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashjan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alf Zahra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alf Zahra2/5

Ashjan3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alf ZahraAl Haramain Perfumes

AshjanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityAshjan

SillageAshjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAlf ZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

floral83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesMyrrhIncenseSandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#26,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAlf ZahraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alf Zahra is a bold floral incense style scent that can open very soapy and a little sharp, then soften into clean florals with a faint citrus lift. As it settles, you may get a greener chypre-like feel with lavender and rose, or a richer myrrh and amber glow over woods. It is often described as strong, powdery, and l…

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Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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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, Alf Zahra or Ashjan?

Ashjan takes 3 of 5 categories. Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes; Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Alf Zahra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alf Zahra or Ashjan?

Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Alf Zahra 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alf Zahra or Ashjan?

Projection is very close: Ashjan 71/100, Alf Zahra 69/100 for sillage.

Do Alf Zahra and Ashjan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Alf Zahra or Ashjan better for summer or winter?

Alf Zahra suits daytime wear; Ashjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alf Zahra and Ashjan?

Alf Zahra features Floral Notes, Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla.