Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Musk Al-Qamar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,932 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Musk Al-Qamar

Ibraheem AlQurashi

4.5028 votes

Rank #23,644 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astronomical takes 3 of 5 categories.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Musk Al-Qamar
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Astronomical3/5

Musk Al-Qamar2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Astronomical
Sillage & projection: Astronomical
Value for money: Musk Al-Qamar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Astronomical
Fragranxe ranking: Musk Al-Qamar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

Musk Al-QamarIbraheem AlQurashi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.50/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 66%Had 8%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

75%Love

7%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAstronomical

SillageAstronomical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMusk Al-QamarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverTurkish RoseFrankincenseCashmeranBergamotVanillaJasmineRhubarbNutmegPeonyCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

LycheeRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseMuskPeonyPetaliaVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodIncenseCashmeranHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerAstronomicalLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring73

Summer100

Fall87

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 20%

Men12

Unisex27

Women62

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMusk Al-QamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astronomical by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum that pairs mouth-watering tartness with deep resinous woods. Right after application, you get an unmistakable punch of crisp rhubarb, sparkling bergamot, and grated nutmeg. It is vibrant and brisk. Give it twenty minutes, and rich Turkish rose blooms alongside soft…

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Musk Al-Qamar by Ibraheem AlQurashi delivers a vibrant burst of tart rhubarb, sweet lychee, and bright Italian bergamot right out of the nozzle. The opening feels crisp and mouthwatering. Soon after, the composition reveals a lush heart of dewy Turkish rose, peony petals, and velvety white musk smoothed by sweet vanil…

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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, Astronomical or Musk Al-Qamar?

Astronomical takes 3 of 5 categories. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Musk Al-Qamar is rated 4.50/5 from 28 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Musk Al-Qamar for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Musk Al-Qamar?

Astronomical lasts longest (Astronomical 80/100, Musk Al-Qamar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Musk Al-Qamar?

Astronomical projects furthest (Astronomical 75/100, Musk Al-Qamar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astronomical and Musk Al-Qamar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Musk Al-Qamar better for summer or winter?

Astronomical suits daytime wear; Musk Al-Qamar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astronomical and Musk Al-Qamar?

Astronomical features Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Musk Al-Qamar has top notes of Lychee, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Musk, Peony and Petalia, a base of Cedarwood, Incense, Cashmeran and Haitian Vetiver.