Fragrance comparison

Asalat Al Sharq vs Liwa

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,235 ratings analysed

Asalat Al Sharq

Arabian Oud

4.0813 votes

Rank #39,351 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Liwa

WIDIAN

4.111,222 votes

Rank #125 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liwa takes 4 of 4 categories.

Asalat Al Sharq
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Liwa
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Asalat Al Sharq0/4

Liwa4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asalat Al SharqArabian Oud

LiwaWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%

4.11/ 5 · 1,222 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLiwaRating 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

47%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

591 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLiwa

SillageLiwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

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%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy 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

SaffronArtemisiaBergamotJasmine

Heart

AmberWhite RoseGeranium

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedarAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

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

Spring50

Summer29

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men24

Unisex55

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews262

Category winnerLiwaHigher 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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Liwa opens with saffron, bergamot and jasmine, then settles into a smooth amber woods dry-down with incense, sandalwood and a restrained oud effect. It reads rich, polished and slightly airy rather than dense. Review patterns point to strong projection, long wear and a refined take on the saffron-amber style. Sample …

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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 Liwa?

Liwa takes 4 of 4 categories. Asalat Al Sharq is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Liwa is rated 4.11/5 from 1,222 votes. Choose Asalat Al Sharq for a oud and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Liwa for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Asalat Al Sharq or Liwa?

Liwa lasts longest (Liwa 88/100, Asalat Al Sharq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asalat Al Sharq or Liwa?

Liwa projects furthest (Liwa 79/100, Asalat Al Sharq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asalat Al Sharq and Liwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Asalat Al Sharq and Liwa?

Asalat Al Sharq has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Patchouli and Sandalwood. Liwa has top notes of Saffron, Artemisia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, White Rose and Geranium, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.