Fragrance comparison

Attar-e-Ziar vs Al Maqam

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Attar-e-Ziar

Junaid Jamshed

1.002 votes

Rank #69,509 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Al Maqam

Rasasi

4.754 votes

Rank #41,805 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Maqam takes 2 of 2 categories.

Attar-e-Ziar
Choose it for a floral and musky character.
Al Maqam
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Attar-e-Ziar0/2

Al Maqam2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Attar-e-ZiarJunaid Jamshed

Al MaqamRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAl Maqam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

oud65%

woody48%

powdery30%

oud100%

woody86%

powdery72%

amber58%

floral44%

musky30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both oud, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesMuskWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Floral Notes

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Musk, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl MaqamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attar-e-Ziar by Junaid Jamshed brings a dense, oriental profile to the male fragrance market. Launched in 2019, this scent centers on a foundation of agarwood and musk, supported by floral and woody elements. It is designed for those who appreciate traditional, resinous profiles that linger close to the skin during ev…

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Al Maqam by Rasasi is a robust unisex oil defined by its dominant oud and woody character. It balances deep, resinous agarwood with a surprising touch of floral softness, settling into a base of warm vanilla and sandalwood. This fragrance suits those who prefer heavy, long-lasting profiles for cooler weather or evenin…

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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, Attar-e-Ziar or Al Maqam?

Al Maqam takes 2 of 2 categories. Attar-e-Ziar is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Al Maqam is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Attar-e-Ziar for a floral and musky character. Choose Al Maqam for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Attar-e-Ziar or Al Maqam?

Al Maqam projects furthest (Al Maqam 75/100, Attar-e-Ziar 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Attar-e-Ziar and Al Maqam smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Musk, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Attar-e-Ziar or Al Maqam better for summer or winter?

Al Maqam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attar-e-Ziar and Al Maqam?

Attar-e-Ziar features Floral Notes, Musk, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Al Maqam has top notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.