Fragrance comparison

Asalat Al Sharq vs Harmattan

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Asalat Al Sharq

Arabian Oud

4.0813 votes

Rank #39,351 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Harmattan

Roads

3.7787 votes

Rank #12,201 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Asalat Al Sharq
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Harmattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Asalat Al Sharq2/4

Harmattan2/4

Ratings & consensus: Asalat Al Sharq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Harmattan
Sillage & projection: Asalat Al Sharq
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Harmattan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asalat Al SharqArabian Oud

HarmattanRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%

3.77/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerAsalat Al SharqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

69%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

30%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHarmattan

SillageAsalat Al Sharq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

metallic60%

patchouli50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

SaffronVetiver

Base

PatchouliSandalwood

Top

Lavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSaffronBlack PepperTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMyrrhTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Vetiver 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 season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring12

Summer6

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerHarmattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asalat Al Sharq by Arabian Oud opens with a heavy blast of natural agarwood that immediately sets an uncompromised woody tone. As the initial medicinal sharpness softens, dry vetiver and warm saffron emerge to give the mid-phase a dark, spicy texture. The base anchors on earthy patchouli and smooth sandalwood, holding…

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Harmattan by Roads is a woody oriental fragrance that plays with the contrast between dry spices and resinous depth. It opens with aromatic lavender before settling into a heart of oud, vetiver, and saffron. This is a scent for those who enjoy a dusty, incense-heavy profile that sits close to the skin. It works best 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Asalat Al Sharq or Harmattan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Asalat Al Sharq is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Harmattan is rated 3.77/5 from 87 votes. Choose Asalat Al Sharq for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Harmattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Asalat Al Sharq or Harmattan?

Harmattan lasts longest (Harmattan 74/100, Asalat Al Sharq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asalat Al Sharq or Harmattan?

Asalat Al Sharq projects furthest (Asalat Al Sharq 75/100, Harmattan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asalat Al Sharq and Harmattan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Asalat Al Sharq or Harmattan better for summer or winter?

Asalat Al Sharq suits day or night wear; Harmattan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asalat Al Sharq and Harmattan?

Asalat Al Sharq has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Patchouli and Sandalwood. Harmattan has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Myrrh.