Fragrance comparison

Asalat Al Sharq vs The Woods New Level

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Asalat Al Sharq

Arabian Oud

4.0813 votes

Rank #39,351 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Woods New Level

Brooklyn Soap Company

4.449 votes

Rank #33,474 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Asalat Al Sharq takes 2 of 3 categories.

Asalat Al Sharq
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Woods New Level
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Asalat Al Sharq2/3

The Woods New Level1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asalat Al SharqArabian Oud

The Woods New LevelBrooklyn Soap Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAsalat Al Sharq

SillageAsalat Al Sharq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

metallic60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

SaffronVetiver

Base

PatchouliSandalwood

Top

TangerineBergamotNeroliPeppermint

Heart

SaffronNutmegOlibanumCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,474

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Woods New LevelHigher 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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The Woods New Level by Brooklyn Soap Company delivers a dry, aromatic cedar signature backed by sharp peppermint and warm nutmeg. Built for active daytime wear in crisp autumn weather, this scent transitions from a bright, citrus opening to a heavy, clean woody base. It offers an earthy alternative to sweet department…

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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 The Woods New Level?

Asalat Al Sharq takes 2 of 3 categories. Asalat Al Sharq is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; The Woods New Level is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Asalat Al Sharq for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Woods New Level for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Asalat Al Sharq or The Woods New Level?

Asalat Al Sharq lasts longest (Asalat Al Sharq 68/100, The Woods New Level 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asalat Al Sharq or The Woods New Level?

Asalat Al Sharq projects furthest (Asalat Al Sharq 75/100, The Woods New Level 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asalat Al Sharq and The Woods New Level smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Asalat Al Sharq or The Woods New Level better for summer or winter?

Asalat Al Sharq suits day or night wear; The Woods New Level suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asalat Al Sharq and The Woods New Level?

Asalat Al Sharq has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Patchouli and Sandalwood. The Woods New Level has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Neroli and Peppermint, heart notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Olibanum and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).