Fragrance comparison

Alf Zahra vs L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 539 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,717 AmberWarm Spicy

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61%scent match

Closely related

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

4.15430 votes

Rank #25,693 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alf Zahra takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alf Zahra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alf Zahra5/7

L'Ombre Fauve 8.12/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Community sentiment: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Longevity: Alf Zahra
Sillage & projection: Alf Zahra
Value for money: Alf Zahra
Versatility: Alf Zahra
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

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.15/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Rating 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

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAlf Zahra

SillageAlf Zahra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAlf ZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

floral83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

Notes

AmberPatchouliMuskIncenseWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. 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

Spring26

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAlf ZahraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

Men25

Unisex61

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#25,693

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

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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L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris centers on a heavy, animalic musk profile. It pairs resinous amber with patchouli to create a dense, warm layer on the skin. Ideal for cold autumn evenings, this scent skips clean, soapy trends in favor of a thick, furry texture that feels deeply personal and slightly wild.

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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 L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

Alf Zahra takes 5 of 7 categories. Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes; L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is rated 4.15/5 from 430 votes. Choose Alf Zahra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alf Zahra or L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

Alf Zahra lasts longest (Alf Zahra 77/100, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alf Zahra or L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

Alf Zahra projects furthest (Alf Zahra 69/100, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alf Zahra and L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Alf Zahra or L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alf Zahra is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is the stronger pick. Alf Zahra suits daytime wear; L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.