Fragrance comparison

Amirat Al Gharam vs Love Affair

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amirat Al Gharam

Nabeel

5.002 votes

Rank #46,498 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Love Affair

Diane Pernet

4.1010 votes

Rank #59,320 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amirat Al Gharam takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amirat Al Gharam
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Love Affair
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amirat Al Gharam2/3

Love Affair0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Amirat Al Gharam
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amirat Al Gharam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amirat Al GharamNabeel

Love AffairDiane Pernet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmirat Al Gharam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

earthy100%

woody86%

rose72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

floral30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFruity NotesAnise

Heart

JasmineMyrrhGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskAmberMoss

Notes

VetiverRoseMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Vetiver and Moss. Durations are only published for Love Affair, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmirat Al GharamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amirat Al Gharam opens with citrus, fruit and a distinct anise twist, then settles into a floral heart touched by myrrh and rose. As it dries down, the scent turns warmer, woodier and more musky, with amber, sandalwood and moss giving it a richer finish. It reads as a bold unisex scent rather than a light everyday fre…

Reviews →

Love Affair by Diane Pernet is a focused floral woody composition built around three central elements: vetiver, rose, and moss. The scent opens with a sharp, earthy floral character where the natural coolness of rose meets green vetiver roots. As the fragrance settles on the skin, moss adds an aromatic dampness that d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amirat Al Gharam or Love Affair?

Amirat Al Gharam takes 2 of 3 categories. Amirat Al Gharam is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Love Affair is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Amirat Al Gharam for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Love Affair for a earthy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amirat Al Gharam or Love Affair?

They last about the same: Amirat Al Gharam 80/100, Love Affair 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amirat Al Gharam or Love Affair?

Amirat Al Gharam projects furthest (Amirat Al Gharam 92/100, Love Affair 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amirat Al Gharam and Love Affair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Vetiver and Moss.

Is Amirat Al Gharam or Love Affair better for summer or winter?

Amirat Al Gharam suits day or night wear; Love Affair suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amirat Al Gharam and Love Affair?

Amirat Al Gharam has top notes of Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Myrrh, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Love Affair features Vetiver, Rose and Moss.