Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Misqaal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,423 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aoud 32/3

Misqaal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Aoud 3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aoud 3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Misqaal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud 3M. Micallef

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerAoud 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAoud 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,423

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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, Aoud 3 or Misqaal?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud 3 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Aoud 3 for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Aoud 3 or Misqaal?

Aoud 3 projects furthest (Aoud 3 100/100, Misqaal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud 3 and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Plum.

Is Aoud 3 or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Misqaal?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).