Fragrance comparison

Alf Zahra vs Signature X

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,450 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Signature X

Western Valley Avenue London

5.001 votes

Rank #46,282 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alf Zahra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alf Zahra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature X
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alf Zahra3/4

Signature X1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alf Zahra
Sillage & projection: Signature X
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

Signature XWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlf Zahra

SillageSignature X

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%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

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

BergamotPink PepperLemonNutmeg

Heart

CardamomJuniperSaffron

Base

AmberCedarIncenseLeatherOakmossMuskMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Incense, Amber and Musk. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#46,282

PerfumerNot listed

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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Signature X opens with bright citrus, pink pepper and nutmeg, then moves into a darker mix of cardamom, saffron, juniper and dry woods. The dry-down looks built around amber, leather, incense and oud, so it should suit someone who likes a spicy masculine scent with a smoky, textured base. This reads more evening than …

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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 Signature X?

Alf Zahra takes 3 of 4 categories. Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes; Signature X is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alf Zahra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature X for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alf Zahra or Signature X?

Alf Zahra lasts longest (Alf Zahra 77/100, Signature X 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alf Zahra or Signature X?

Signature X projects furthest (Signature X 75/100, Alf Zahra 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alf Zahra and Signature X smell similar?

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

Is Alf Zahra or Signature X better for summer or winter?

Alf Zahra suits daytime wear; Signature X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alf Zahra and Signature X?

Alf Zahra features Floral Notes, Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. Signature X has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Cedar, Incense and Leather.