Fragrance comparison

Ayah vs Sagittarius

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ayah

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.1315 votes

Rank #37,499 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Sagittarius

Demeter Fragrance

3.4010 votes

Rank #64,352 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ayah takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ayah
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sagittarius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ayah4/5

Sagittarius1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AyahAl Haramain Perfumes

SagittariusDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerAyahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAyah

SillageAyah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSagittariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

fresh spicy100%

floral90%

camphor80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

herbal50%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Taif RosePatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskAmberSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LaurelsWildflowersSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Amber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Amber and Saffron. Durations are only published for Sagittarius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAyahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ayah by Al Haramain is a bold, unisex rose and woods scent built around Taif rose, saffron and oud. It opens warm and spicy, then settles into a powdery rose over patchouli and sandalwood, with amber and musk giving it weight. If you like rich Middle Eastern style rose-oud perfumes, Ayah is worth sampling, especially …

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Sagittarius by Demeter Fragrance delivers an unexpected herbal profile that balances brisk greenery against dry woods. It hits the senses quickly. The initial spray releases crisp laurel leaves and a touch of camphor coolness before softening into a field of rustic wildflowers. Warm saffron introduces a dry, earthy sp…

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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, Ayah or Sagittarius?

Ayah takes 4 of 5 categories. Ayah is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Sagittarius is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ayah for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sagittarius for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ayah or Sagittarius?

Ayah lasts longest (Ayah 82/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ayah or Sagittarius?

Ayah projects furthest (Ayah 76/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ayah and Sagittarius smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Saffron.

Is Ayah or Sagittarius better for summer or winter?

Ayah suits evening wear; Sagittarius suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ayah and Sagittarius?

Ayah features Taif Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Sagittarius features Laurels, Wildflowers, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.