Fragrance comparison

Ashjan vs Misqaal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #29,485 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,423 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashjan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ashjan3/5

Misqaal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ashjan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Misqaal
Sillage & projection: Ashjan
Value for money: Ashjan
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

AshjanNabeel

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageAshjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAshjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,423

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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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, Ashjan or Misqaal?

Ashjan takes 3 of 5 categories. Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ashjan or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Ashjan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ashjan or Misqaal?

Projection is very close: Ashjan 71/100, Misqaal 69/100 for sillage.

Do Ashjan and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Incense.

Is Ashjan or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

Ashjan suits daytime wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ashjan and Misqaal?

Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla. 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).