Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Misqaal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 457 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,335 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aoud3/7

Misqaal4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerMisqaalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

280 votes

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMisqaalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#19,335

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich woody spicy fragrance that leans into traditional oriental profiles. Launched in 2003, it centers on a prominent rose and agarwood accord that feels dense and resinous on skin. Ideal for cool weather, this scent offers a mature, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy deep, honeyed woo…

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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 or Misqaal?

Misqaal takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Misqaal?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Aoud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon and Honey.

Is Aoud or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud is the stronger pick. Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Misqaal?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. 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).