Alhada vs Shomal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alhada takes 3 of 5 categories.
AlhadaChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShomalChoose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Alhada3/5
Shomal2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Alhada
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alhada
- Sillage & projection
- Alhada
- Value for money
- Shomal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shomal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlhadaTolaShomalBotanicaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
3.87/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
Category winnerAlhadaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate74%Love
9%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
29%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
119 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlhada
SillageAlhada
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShomalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
green100%
patchouli92%
earthy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin OrangeMarigoldCorianderLavender
Heart
Taif RoseHyacinthSaffronJasmine
Base
PatchouliOakmossAgarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla
Top
Green TeaHyacinthMandarin
Heart
PatchouliJasmineSaffron
Base
VanillaOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Saffron, Jasmine 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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,531
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#16,373
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerShomalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlhada by Tola starts with a bright citrus kick of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a warm pinch of coriander. This initial freshness quickly gives way to a dense, natural Taif rose that anchors the fragrance. It does not feel like a synthetic rose water. Instead, it carries the green texture of marigold and a …
Reviews →Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Alhada or Shomal?
Alhada takes 3 of 5 categories. Alhada is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes. Choose Alhada for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Alhada or Shomal?
Alhada lasts longest (Alhada 80/100, Shomal 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alhada or Shomal?
Alhada projects furthest (Alhada 73/100, Shomal 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alhada and Shomal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Saffron, Jasmine and Patchouli.
Is Alhada or Shomal better for summer or winter?
Alhada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alhada and Shomal?
Alhada has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Coriander, heart notes of Taif Rose, Hyacinth, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.
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